Djej bil Qara

== Description ==
Algerian chicken with pumpkin
== Ingredients ==
* 2 whole chickens
* 2 whole large onions, grated or pureed in a blender with some water
* 2 – 3 cups of pumpkin, cut into small pieces
* spices that work for the dish are my ras el hanout blend, saffron, turmeric, cinnamon or nutmeg just to name a few. you can omit spices entirely and the dish will still be delicious.
== Directions ==
# Put all the ingredients in a big pot with about 1½ cups of water, season with salt and pepper, add spices if you will be using them.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1½ hours.
# You can serve this as is with couscous or bread.
# You can gently wipe off the sauce on the chicken, butter it and brown it in a very hot oven.
# The sauce can be passed through a sieve or a food mill for a more refined texture or it can be puréed in a blender.
Category:Algerian Meat Dishes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Pumpkin Recipes
Category:Ras el hanout Recipes
Category:Recipes that need photos
Category:Saffron Recipes