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Thursday, April 08, 2004 Dum Murgh Khoobani Okay, so Master feeds me IAMS pretty much exclusively, usually with some salmon or turkey or beef mixed in. Sometimes rice, too. I didn't get any of the chicken tonight because he said it was waaay too spicy for me. Good grief, the kitchen's gonna smell like Cardamon 'n Cumin for weeks. I did get some white rice, tho, and a few nibbles of cheese. Recipe courtesy of Tom 'n Sharyn. (Note to Sharyn: the recipe was awesome, a real hit with our guests, thanks a lot). CHICKEN POT-ROASTED IN PEACH BUTTER (Dum Murgh Khoobani) 2 to 4 servings 1 2-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 large shallot, peeled 1 t. whole green cardamom pods, husked 1 t. cumin seeds 1 t. fennel seeds 1 t. whole black peppercorns 1 t. mustard seeds ¼ c. water 2 t. paprika 1 3 ½ to 4 pound chicken, skinned and trussed ¼ c. fresh lemon juice 1 ½ t. grated lemon peel 1 t. salt 1 t. cayenne pepper 4T usli ghee* or clarified butter 2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled and cut into ½ inch thick wedges or frozen sliced peaches thawed ½ c. water ¼ c. plus 2 T. chopped pistachios (about 1 ½ ounces) 2 T. (1/4 stick) unsalted butter 4 jalapeno chilies, minced (optional) Finely grind first 7 ingredients in blender. Add water and puree. Transfer to bowl. Stir in paprika. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead; chill.) Place chicken in large dish. Pour lemon juice over. Sprinkle with lemon peel, salt and cayenne. Heat 2 T. ghee in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of peaches and saute until light golden brown and thick glaze forms, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add spice puree and cook 5 minutes to mellow flavors, stirring occasionally. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400° F. Add remaining 2 T. ghee to deep Dutch oven just large enough to accommodate chicken snugly. Heat 1 minute over medium-high heat. Add chicken and lightly brown on all sides. Add peach-spice mixture, ½ c. water and ¼ c. pistachios and bring to boil. Spoon peach mixture over chicken. Cover tightly and bake until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken thigh is pierced, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 2 T. butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add remaining 1 pound peaches and saute until heated through. Place chicken on heated serving platter. Cut off string. Pour sauce over and around chicken. Arrange sauteed peaches on platter. Sprinkle with remaining 2 T. pistachios and mined jalapeno chilies if desired. *Usli ghee, Indian clarified butter, is available at Indian markets. Of course there was plenty of wine to go around. At one point, well into the evening, someone put on a tribute compilation of Grateful Dead songs performed by various artists. When Warren Zevon started singing Terrapin Station Casey Jones I thought I was going to witness four grown men cry. 10:59:44 PM    Comments disabled © Copyright 2008 Rufus. Nonsense, distribute widely and freely! Last update: 7/26/2008; 10:40:54 AM.			Readers Amused       Home About Me Airedale Philosophy How this all got started       FAQ What's an Upright? Upright: noun : a by and large bipedal companion, also referred to as a human being. What's a Cheechako? Cheechako: noun : a person new to Alaska who has come with the intention to live here. Who's Master? Master: pronoun : just the finest upright on the face of the earth, that's who! To read him is to love him. 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