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Durkhanai Ayubi’s Afghan kitchen

Kebabeh degee morgh

SERVES 4-6 PREP 10 mins COOK 35 mins EASY

250ml sunflower oil
1kg bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin removed
2 ripe tomatoes
1 tsp each coriander seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds, crushed
1 tsp nigella seeds
½ tbsp grated ginger
½ tbsp grated garlic
2 long red chillies, thinly sliced
130g natural yogurt
6 mini naan breads
long green chillies, halved lengthways, and lime cheeks or wedges, to serve

Heat the oil in a wok and cook the chicken over a high heat for 10 mins, turning occasionally until golden brown all over. Blitz the tomatoes to

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