A fragrant chicken masala with ground spices, onions and tomatoes. Served with some fresh rotis/rice and dal/sambar (lentils), it can be a soul satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
Chicken – 1 kg
Onion – 1 1/2 cup (finely chopped)
Tomato – 1 1/2 cup
To grind:
Chillie powder – 2 tbsp
Coriander powder – 3 tsp heaped
Turmeric – 1 tsp
Khus-Khus (Poppy Seeds) – 3 tsp
Pepper – 15
Cloves – 6
Cardamom – 2
Cinnamon – 6 -7 very small pieces
Saunf/Aniseed – 3/4 tsp
Ginger – 1 1/2 inch piece
Garlic – 15 cloves
Shallots – 20 or Medium onion -2
Curry leaves – 1 sprig
Preparation:
Grind items listed under “to grind’ in a mixer to a fine paste and keep it aside.
Rub this masala on the chicken pieces and keep it aside for 10 – 15 minutes.
Next, heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and saute till it becomes medium brown in colour. Then, add the tomatoes and curry leaves and saute again for 3 to 4 minutes. Now, add the chicken, 1/2 cup of water and adjust the salt. Close the lid and let it cook for 6 -7 minutes. Open and stir it in between. If you like a thick gravy, cook for a little longer time till the gravy becomes a little thick.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with chapathis or rice.
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