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Digaag Shiro (chicken with chickpeas)

Chicken simmered in a creamy tomato sauce, enriched with chickpeas and mild spices. A comforting family dish, often served with rice or flatbread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

452 kcal per serving

Protein
34.1 g
Carbohydrates
16.1 g
of which sugars
5.1 g
Fat
26.6 g
of which saturated fat
5.4 g
Fiber
5.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Brown the salted chicken pieces in the oil until well colored, then set them aside.
  2. In the same pot, fry the sliced onions until golden.
  3. Add the garlic, grated tomatoes, tomato paste and spices, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
  4. Return the chicken, add the water and drained chickpeas, then cover.
  5. Simmer for 35 minutes over low heat until the chicken is tender and the sauce is thick.
  6. Adjust the seasoning and sprinkle with fresh coriander before serving with rice.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the chicken with potatoes cut into cubes and add 10 extra minutes of cooking.

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