Chicken Curry
INGREDIENTS
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2 large onion - paste
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2 table spoon ginger garlic paste
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750 gm chicken breast - cut into cubes
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3 large tomatoes - paste
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1/2 cup plain yogurt
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2-3 tablespoons vegetable/olive oil
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2-3 whole cloves
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2 whole cardamoms
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small piece of cinnamon stick
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spices - turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, meat masala(available in all indian shops),pepper
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salt to taste
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1/2 cup of chopped coriander (Optional)
Prep Time : 20 mins
Cook Time : 30 mins
Serves - 4
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oil in a pan , add bay leaves, cloves , cardamom, cinnamon stick and saute till oil becomes aromatic.
2. Add onion paste and fry on high heat till onions become light brown.
3. Add tomato paste and ginger garlic paste and fry for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add spices and salt at this point and mix well till all the water has evaporated for tomatoes and oil has started separating from the paste.
5.Add the chicken cubes and mix well with the paste . Cover with lid for 5-6 minutes.
6. Add the yogurt, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add water ( about 3 cups) , cover with lid and let cook for 20 minutes on medium heat.
8. Check to ensure chicken is tender and gravy has thickened, take the pot off the heat. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with coriander leaves
Enjoy !
P.S. tastes amazing with steamed rice or flat bread.