Pollo Al Ajo Estilo Peruano


Poultry

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 each onions; chopped
6 centiliters garlic; minced
4 each rocoto chilies; seeds and stems minced
OR substitute jalapeno
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cumin seed; crushed
1 teaspoon basil
2 cups peanuts; roasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 each chicken; (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), poached meat - removed from the bones, chopped
3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt; at room temperature
salt
freshly ground black pepper
boiled potatoes for garnish

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sauté‚ the onions and garlic until the onions are soft. Add the chilies, cinnamon, cumin, basil, peanuts, cheese, and the chicken meat to the saucepan and fold together gently. Cook to heat through. Two or three minutes before serving, stir in the yogurt and correct the seasonings.