Maraq al Dajaj (Chicken & Potato Stew)

Recipe by:zainab

2 whole chicken cut to 4 each.
1-2 Tablespoons olive oil.
1Tablespoon grated fresh ginger.
2 medium onion, chopped.
3 cloves garlic, crushed.
2 medium potatoes, peeled, chopped.
2 medium carrots , peeled, chopped.
6 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 774g).
2 teaspoons curry powder.
1/2 teaspoon ground garam masala.
2 teaspoons salt.
1/2 teaspoon Arabic gulf mix spice.


1)Sauté onion, with olive oil , cook 7-8 minutes, than add garlic, ginger.

2)Add chicken, salt, and spices, stir, cook, until chicken brown, simmer cover, for 20 minutes

3)Add chopped tomatoes, potatoes, , and carrots ,and simmer cover, for 15-20 minutes.

4) Serve with (Yellow basmati rice & peas) and green salad.


To make Yellow Basmati rice & peas.

3 cups basmati rice.
4 1/2 cups water.
1/2 frozen peas.
3 Scallions,finely chopped.
1/2 cup fresh parsley or coriander, finely chopped.
1 teaspoon ground turmeric.
1 teaspoon salt.

1)In a deep pan add all ingredients, bring to boil, simmer cover, cook on a very low heat for 12-20 minutes.