Ingredients
2 medium sized onion, cut into several large pieces
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
on 1 inch cube ginger, peeled
1 t turmeric
2 t cumin
1 t paprika
3 T white wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
one 3 pound chicken, cut up
4 cloves
one 2 inch cinnamon stick
3 t brown sugar
1 1/2 t salt
1 1/2 c water
3 sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered
Preparation
Put first 7 ingredients in a food processor and process till smooth.
Brown chicken in a large pan, 6 minutes per side and remove from pan. Remove the skin.
Add onion paste back to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add cloves and cinnamon and cook for 1 more minute.
Add brown sugar, salt and water, and return chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, cover and simmer for one hour. Reduce sauce if needed.
