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Somali Chicken Stew (Maraq Digag)

 Somali Chicken Stew (Maraq Digag)

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb of chicken
  • 1 tsp masala powder
  • 3 grated garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp xawaji
  • 1 tsp chicken tandoori
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp all purpose seasoning
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 of an onion
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • some slices of bell pepper

Instructions:
  • Cut 1 lb of chicken into cubes
  • Place chicken in a bowl
  • Put all the spices on top 1 tsp each: masala powder, garlic cloves, xawaji, chicken tandoori, black pepper, all purpose seasoning, and 1 cup buttermilk
  • Once you've given it a good mix and incorporated all the ingredients, let it marinate for at least 30 minutes
  • Heat up some oil in a pot and saute 1/4 of an onion until transluscent
  • Put the chicken marinade into the pot and stir for a few minutes
  • Then add 2 cups of water, cover pot, and allow to cook on medium heat for 20-25 minutes
  • Then in a cup or bowl, add in 1 tbsp of flour and 1/2 cup of coconut oil, mix and place into chicken stew
  • Towards the end of the cooking process, add in some slices of bell pepper
  • Enjoy by itself or with some manda/mufo, bread, or chapati


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