Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2013

I couldn't find any cumin seed or black mustard seed so I used ground cumin and ground yellow mustard powder, so maybe that's why this was so bland. Also, I used spinach instead of the swiss chard. So, perhaps it wasn't the recipe that was the problem. It was okay, but not something I would make again.

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SarahStumphf

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2012

My husband and I love Indian food and found this dish disappointing compared to our expectations.

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jwheeler

Reviewed: May 9, 2012

I made this recipe yesterday. As written, I think it would have been really plain. I tripled all the spices (except the cayenne--I doubled that) I used ground cumin instead of cumin seeds (1 tsp all together) and I didn't have black mustard seeds but used regular mustard seeds instead. I also didn't have cardamom so I used chinese five spice. I used 6 skinless chicken drumsticks, 2 pints of tomatoes I canned last summer plus a 15 oz can of tomato sauce. I used half a quart bag of frozen swiss chard (squeezed all the water out) that I had frozen from the garden last year and diced 3 potatoes. I put all of this in the crock pot and cooked on low for 8 hrs. I then deboned the chicken and added it back to the sauce and added 2 cups of greek yogurt. It was still pretty bland, However, as it sat and cooled a little the flavors really started to pop! Had a little later before bed and it was really good! This is one of those recipes that get better as it sits. Will make this again with the changes I made but will make it in advance. Would be excellent as one of my cook for a month meals and frozen for use later!

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tina

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Colton, South Dakota, USA

Living In: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2011

Very tasty with a few adjustments. After reading reviews that said this was a bit bland, I doubled the spices (except the cayenne) and added diced onion and ginger with the garlic. Also, my husband has a dairy allergy and I couldn't find any soy yogurt so I used coconut milk instead... wonderful flavour!

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EVILBEE

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2011

Excellent taste. I didn't have yogurt on hand, so used light sour cream. Love the flavour of this dish - definitely a hit.

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Maggi123

Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2011

Good flavor, but chicken got overcooked while waiting for potatoes to cook. Next time I would parboil potatoes before adding them. Also- add yogurt at end so it does not separate if heat gets high.

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emcoughlin

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2011

I was looking for recipes with Swiss Chard and chicken and this one fit the bill. It took extra time to make up some garam masala as I was out (dry roasting cumin, coriander, cardamon, black pepper, clove & cinnamon). After reading the reviews, I added the stems of the chard with an onion and carrots and parsley and cooked them with the chicken. I used less olive oil and added ! 1/4 c. homemade chicken stock. If I was cooking for myself, I would have added the full amount of cayenne pepper, but toned it down for my children. Like the other reviewers, I vastly increased the amount of spices, especially the cumin and really could have added even more, though my son thought that the spices were pungent, but I didn't think they were strong. I served it over brown bastimati rice and have several containers leftover to take for lunches! I also used Greek Yogurt which made it a little creamier sauce.

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Katrich

Living In: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: May 12, 2011

This is excellent, BUT you MUST at least double the spices, although i could do without the double cayenne pepper next time! I used ground cumin, didne have seeds, and yellow mustard seeds. I nuked the potatoes about 4 minutes before adding to the chicken, to be sure they would cook through. I had some store bought yellow curry in a jar and i added (about 1/4 cup) because i wanted more of the spice and flavor. After adding all the ingredients, I thought this was a bit watery moisture from the potatoes and the chard so i took 3/4 mug full of the sauce and whisked it with some flour, then added to the pot to thicken. Overall this is a great recipe, I just had too much chicken (I used 4 chicken breasts because that is what i had defrosted), and I am not one to measure things but instead eyeball it, so next time I will make a LOT more of the sauce! I will definately make again, with a little less hot pepper and more of the other spices.

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