Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl,combine all dry ingredients.Stir well. Add enough water (4 teaspoons) to form a paste. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small pan,heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sugar, sautee ,stirring constantly, until lightly golden, for about 10 minutes. add crushed garlic and cook for a further 1 minute. Stir in spice mixture and cook for additional 2 minutes,until toasted.

Step 3

In a blender,combine onion-spice mixture and coconut milk. Blend until onion pureed. Transfer mixture to slow cooker. Add chicken thighs and sweet potatoes and toss well to coat.

Step 4

Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 3-4 hours.

Step 5

Just before serving,stir in garam masala, lemon juice and ground almonds. Serve with cooked rice.