No-Butter Chicken!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 4 chopped fresh garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. cumin powder
• 2 tbsp. garam masala
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 chicken thighs or 2 chicken breasts (boneless), cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Put a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
2. When it starts to get hot, add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for 4 minutes, or until the onion is golden.
3. Add the tomato paste, brown sugar, cumin, garam masala, red chili flakes, turmeric, and salt and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the chicken cubes and stir well to coat. Add the yogurt and water and cook, stirring until the chicken is done, about 8 minutes.

This serves 2 people.  Pour it over brown rice.

Inspired by: Cooking Channel TV