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1 1/2 cups chopped onion
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 3 to 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 28-oz can chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or 1 hot green chili
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
salt to taste
1 16-oz package mushrooms, trimmed, wiped clean and sliced
Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or casserole, over moderate heat. Saute the onions in the oil until golden, 3-5 minutes. Add chicken and continue to saute, turning frequently, until chicken turns color, 10-15 minutes. Add tomatoes, spices and salt to taste. Stir …read more

We journey to Central Asia this week to try out some Afghani dishes. First up is this beef and vegetable stew. From

It would have been interesting and educational to try Afghanistan’s teapot soup, which according to Helen Saberi, is the most traditional and the most unusual. It is prepared in broken teapots that have been repaired by a patragar (person who mends). Our 8-year-old chose this one instead, I suppose because it looked like something familiar to him.
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 lb. meat on the bone (I used meaty beef shanks)
1 cup chopped …read more