By Pearl Minimah
Ingredients for Gravy:
- Carrots
- Spring Onions
- Cabbage
- Beetroot (Optional)
- Green pepper
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Chicken
- Gizzard
- Seasoning cubes
- Oil
- Curry
- Corn Flour
Preparation Method
- Wash chicken properly, place the chicken pieces in a pot; add your minced garlic and ginger, dry pepper, Seasoning cubes & Curry powder.
- Pour enough water to cover the content of the pot and cook for 30 minutes.
- Wash the Gizzard, chop into tiny pieces and place in a separate pot. Parboil for 10 minutes without seasoning and drain the water. Add seasoning cubes and water. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Wash vegetables and chop appropriately. In a separate pan/pot heat up and add a bit of oil. Fry vegetables on low heat for 10 minutes add seasoning cubes.
- When the chicken is done, remove the cooked chicken in a separate bowl leaving the stock.
- In a separate bowl, add a little water to 4 tablespoons of Cornflour and mix till its properly dissolved.
- On low heat, add the Cornflour gradually to the chicken stock, while continually stirring to ensure it mixes properly and does not clump.
- Leave for about 5 minutes till it thickens.
- Thereafter, add the vegetables, Chicken and cooked Gizzard to the Chicken stock.
- Cover and leave to simmer for 10 minutes. The colour change is as a result of the Beetroot(optional) which is between intense red and purple in colour.
Health benefits of Beetroot
- Lower blood pressure
- Boost your stamina
- Contains anti-Cancer properties
- Help improve digestion
- Fights inflammation
- Boosts energy
- Improves oxygenation to the brain
11. Remove from burner and serve with Boiled Rice.