Chicken Masala

Ingredients:

Tender Chicken - 1 kg
Red chilli powder -1 tsp
Dhania(Coriander) Powder-1 tsp
Jheera Powder-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder- 1/2 tsp
Large Onion - 1 No
Tomatoes -2 Nos
Green Chillies - 4
Ginger Garlic paste- 2 spoons
Coriander/Curry leaves- little
Water - Needed Quantity
Salt -Acc to taste
Oil -4 tbsp
Bay leaf -2
Cinnamon-1
cardamom-2
cloves -2
Chicken Masala-1 tsp(Any brand,Just to add flavor)

Preparation:

(1)Heat oil in a kadhai or a frying pan.
(2)When hot, add whole spices(bay leaf,cardamom,cloves and cinnamon)
and after they splutter add the onions and green chilli.
(3)Fry the onions in low heat until they turn slight golden brown.
(4)Now add the ginger garlic paste and stir/mix well with a spatula.
(5)Add the masalas dhania, jeera, turmeric, red chilli.
(6)Mix well and fry for 10-15 seconds and add a little water, about 2 Tbs.
(7)Stir so that masala don’t stick to pan.
(8)When oil and mixture separates( will take about 30-40 seconds), now add the chicken.
(9)Cover the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes.
(10)Open the pan and Put the thinely sliced tomatoes and mix well.
(11)Let the chicken cook in low heat.Now add salt and chicken Masala.
If needed water can be added in this stage.
(12)Increase the heat, Mix well, and cook for 5 minutes with lid open.
(13)If chicken is cooked and it is tender,turn off the flame.
(13)Chicken Masala is ready to seve..

Notes:

(1) Garnish this recipe with chopped coriander leaves.
(2) Fried curry leaves can also be used to decorate.
(3) The same recipe could be done with potatoes too..Instead of chicken ,you can use potatoes.