Ok so its late but its kosher; edmiston@wardpress.com wrote: Due to circumstances beyond my control, I find myself in possession of a bagfull of curry leaves, a red onion and a head of garlic. Recipes are welcome. My pantry is full of chiles, powders and assorted spices. Please keep it kosher. Danke schon, if that's not contradictory.... Luke Wrote ; Twas Writ OFF ZEYTUM - Morrocan Jewish dish of Chicken with Olives - CH---version 3lb chicken pieces 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp tumeric 1-1/2 tsp Salt - Kosher of course . 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper 1/3 to 1/2 cup oil- olive first preference 1 mediun onion-Red will do nicely as it adds colour. 1 head of Garlic -peeled seeded and chopped - still awake there ? 6 slices pickled lemons {Limonim Hamoutzim} {these are basically salted drained lemons with lots of paprika covered in Oil and left for 3-4 weeks} If this is not considered safe by your local board of health.... Substitute the 3-4 week old lemons for Indian Pickled Limes Washed drained then add 1 TBS Paprika rest for 1 hour. 1/3 cup chopped parsely 1-1/2 cups water- {i use 50-50. water, chicken stock} tinned Consome 1 cup green olives - soaked in water for 1/2 hour Fresh curry leaves - if not fresh soak in 50-50 for 10 minutes before using .. 1/2 cup chopped Serranos - Or do what comes Naturally with Dried Chiles 1 TBS cornflour/cornstarch Chopped parsely and Shredded Serranos for garnish. Dry the chicken pieces with paper towels .. Combine the spices ,salt and pepper and rub into chicken pieces - set to one side for 10 minutes... Heat oil in a heavy pan and brown chicken on each side , put aside on plate when brown .. Saute chopped onion and all of the head of garlic skinned and chopped in oil - Olive-{mustard}-{corn}-{Safflower} or others . when transparent stir in parsely/chiles/curry leaves and 50/50 water stock bring to boil, return chicken and cover then simmer gently for 40 minutes or till tender ........... Add lemon and Olives ,cover and simmer for a further 10 minutes Remove chicken and place on serving dish, remove olives and lemon place over chicken, remove curry leaves -throw away thicken rest of liquid in pan with cornflour/Cornstarch in the approved manner {make paste with water and bring to boil while stirring 2 minutes} pour over chicken and garnish with chopped Parsely and shredded serranos.. Serve with Cous-Cous or if you have to "long grain rice" Should serve 6 and take about a hour and a half to cook....... Luke in Oz