Chakhokhbili

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken, bone-in pieces
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 onions, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek (utskho suneli)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Fresh cilantro and basil, chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil and brown the chicken pieces on all sides; remove and set aside.
2. 2In the same pot, sauté the onions until soft and golden.
3. 3Add tomatoes, tomato paste, coriander, and fenugreek, and cook until the tomatoes break down into a sauce.
4. 4Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
5. 5Stir in garlic and fresh herbs during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread.

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