CHICKEN MASALA

INGREDIENTS

Chicken-1 Kg
Ginger garlic paste-2 tsp
Onion-2
Tomatoes-3
Red chilly powder-¼ tsp
Turmeric powder-¼ tsp
Coriander powder-1-1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves
Curry leaves
Whole red chillies-2 Nos
Oil
To be roasted and finely powdered:
Pepper-1-1/2 tsp
Cumin-1 tsp
Fennel seeds(saunf)-1 tsp
Cinnamon stick
Cloves-3
Cardamom-2
Salt


METHOD

1. Heat oil in a cooker, add some curry leaves, whole red chillies, sauté, add sliced onion- fry till brown, add ginger garlic paste.
2. Add chicken pieces. Saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add finely chopped tomatoes, chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, sauté well, add 1 glass of water, cook till ¾ done.
4. Add the roasted&powdered masala. Close the cooker.
5. Cook till the chicken is tender and well blended with the masalas
6. Garnish with curry and coriander leaves.