6 Serves/ Preparation: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:

• Before laid out handmade macaroni
• Water and salt required
• 2 Hellim cheeses or dried curd cheeses
• 2 Tablespoons dried mint

For the sauce:

• 1 Chicken jointed
• 4 Onions
• 3 Large ripe tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon paprika or tomato paste
• Salt
• Ground cumin to taste

METHOD

• Wash the chicken well and rub all over with lemon
• Cook the chicken in a wide saucepan until it soaks up its juices
• Add the oil and cook until golden all over
• Add the sliced onions and cook until yellow
• Add the tomato or paprika paste and diced tomatoes
• Cook for a little while before covering with hot water and leave to simmer
• When well cooked add salt and spices
• Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil adding the salt and a few drops of olive oil
• Drop the macaroni into the boiling water and cook 5-10 minutes
• Strain and sprinkle with the grated cheese and dried mint mixture
• Add the sauce and serve hot

Bon Appetit