"The flavor of this dish is rich, fragrant, and mellow -- not hot. You can make the sauce ahead of time and simmer the chicken in it just before serving...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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1 onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, minced
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1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes, drained
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 1/2 cups water
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2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 pounds in all), cut into 3 pieces each