Jardalu Marghi (Apricot Chicken)

Ingredients
Chicken 1 kg
Onions (fried) 2
Mix whole spices 1 tbsp
Garlic, crushed 6 – 7 cloves
Ginger, finely chopped 2” piece
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Cumin powder 1 tbsp
Red chili powder 1 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp
Tomatoes, chopped 2
Green chilies, chopped 4-6
Dried apricots ¼ kg
Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp
Oil 2 tbsp

Method
Heat oil, add the brown onions, whole spices, ginger garlic, turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt, tomatoes, sauté.
Add chicken and sauté till colour changes. 
Add green chilies and let chicken cook.
When the chicken is done add the apricots. 
Soak the dried apricots for 2-3 hours in water. 
Add to the chicken 5 minutes before serving and also add the Worcestershire sauce, simmer for 5-10 minutes and serve.

Jardalu Marghi by Zarnak Sidhwa