The Winter Solstice Approaches

Chicken

1½

lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2" pieces

1

garlic clove, finely grated

1

1" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

1

tsp. fresh lemon juice

1

tsp. garam masala

1

tsp. Kashmiri chile powder or ½ tsp. cayenne pepper

1

tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ Morton kosher salt

½

tsp. ground turmeric

2

Tbsp. grapeseed oil or vegetable oil, divided

Curry and Assembly

Kosher salt

1

lb. Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled, cut into 1" pieces

2

medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1" pieces

3

Tbsp. grapeseed oil or vegetable oil

1

tsp. brown mustard seeds

3–4

fresh or dried curry leaves (optional)

½

tsp. asafetida (optional)

1

3" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

5

garlic cloves, finely grated

1

large red onion, chopped (about 2 cups)

1

tsp. ground turmeric

1

14-oz. can crushed tomatoes

1

13.5-oz. can unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat), shaken well, ¼ cup reserved for serving

1

cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

Cooked basmati rice, wild rice, or warm naan (for serving)

Source : food