Curry Chicken With Applesauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup oil (or more as needed, use vegetable or Canola oil, not olive oil)
2 large onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger (can use 1-2 teaspoons ginger powder)
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
3 -4 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup sweetened applesauce
salt and pepper
7 -8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into slices, or chopped)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk

Preparation

In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
Add onions; saute for about 10 minute.
Add in ginger and garlic; saute for 1 minute.
Add in curry powder, cumin and cinnamon; saute for 1 minute just to release flavors.
Add in flour, yogurt and tomato paste, whisking until sauce is smooth (about 1 minute).
Add in broth and applesauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally (about 35 minutes).
Add in chicken and peas to the sauce; simmer until the chicken is cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).
Add in sour cream and coconut milk; reduce heat to medium-low, stir until the sauce thickens enough to coat a wooden spoon (about 3-4 minutes).
Season with salt and pepper.