Chicken Curry

Besides the usual staples of rice and tomato-based stews, dishes are sometimes given a kick; whether this is gentle or vigorous depends upon the region and personal taste. Generally, people from the south, especially Basra, like their food on the spicy side. The best spices are found in the traditional sougs of this southern port city, which has been the crossroads for spice traders ever since ancient times. The following is a light version of the chicken curry using cubed chicken br