Ayam Suriah

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lb / 1 kg fillet paha ayam (, tulang dan kulit (4 sampai 5 potong) (lihat catatan))
• 1 tsp bubuk jintan
• 1 tsp bubuk kayu manis
• 1 tsp garam
• Lada hitam
• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger (, finely chopped)
• 3 g arlic cloves (, minced)
• 1 bawang bombay (, dibelah dua dan diiris halus)
• 2 birds eye chilis (, finely chopped (or to taste) (see notes))
• 1/4 cup (gabungan) daun mint dan ketumbar, cincang kasar
• 2 tbsp air jeruk
• 14 oz / 400 g canned crushed tomato
• 1 cup kaldu ayam/kaldu
• 1/8 tsp saffron powder ((see notes))
• 1/2 tsp bubuk jintan
• 3 sprigs of thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup dried currants or sultanas ((optional) (see notes))
• 8 oz / 250 g giant couscous ((Israeli or Pearl Couscous))
• Yoghurt ((optional))