DINNER: Indian Style Mushroom Chicken

Indian chicken dishes don't often feature mushrooms, but I took a chance, and this recipe turned out pretty well...fungi away:

Serving Size: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1.5 tsp cumin, whole or ground
• 1.5 tsp coriander, whole or ground
• 2 cloves
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional)
• 1.5 tsp dried basil, or a fresh basil, chopped
• 1 onion, diced (I prefer red, but it's up to you)
• 1 pd chicken breast or thigh filets, chopped into small-medium size pieces

Instructions:

• Place onions, coriander, cumin, garlic and cloves into a pan
• Saute onions for at least 3-4 minutes on medium heat until golden brown (use at least 2 tbsp of canola oil)
• Add mushrooms and allow to cook until mushrooms decrease in volume
• Add chicken, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and cover
• Add basil and chili pepper flakes after the chicken has mostly cooked through
• Serve over brown rice (and with a side of daal)
• Enjoy!