CHICKEN WITH GINGER & TAMARIND

5 lbs chicken pieces

Juice of 1 lemon or lime

¼ cup vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 med onions, chopped

1 tbsp grated ginger root

2 cups tamarind nectar

1 cup water

salt and pepper to taste

Rinse and pat dry the chicken, then rub it with the lemon or lime juice.
Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. 
Add chicken in batches; lightly brown chicken. Remove; set pieces aside.
Reduce heat slightly and add garlic. Stir, then add onions; cook until lightly colored. 
Stir in the ginger. Pour in the tamarind nectar and water. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
Return chicken pieces to skillet and bring to a boil. 
Cover and reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour or until chicken is tender. Serve with rice and a nice green salad.

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