Fresh and dried cranberries, tomatoes, mustard seeds and fragrant curry spices enliven this zesty chicken stew. Excellent prepared ahead and reheated, it makes a convenient casual company entree. Serve with brown basmati rice.

To make ahead: Cool, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • butter
  • yellow mustard seeds
  • Generous 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom or cloves
  • diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
  • reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • sweetened dried cranberries
  • minced fresh ginger
  • Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish