Chicken Masala
Course: Mains
Cost: -
Notes: Serves 6
Nutrition Facts
Calories
251
Total Fat
18g
Total Carbohydrate
7g
Protein
15g
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs boneless chicken thigh, cut into 1 - 1 1/2 inch pieces
3 tbsps oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsps ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1/2 - 3/4 tsp salt - adjust to taste
1/2 cup full fat yogurt, whisked
2 tbsps cilantro, chopped, for garnish
1/2 cup water

PREPARATION

  • 5m
    Step 1

    Heat oil in large, heavy-bottomed pan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and fry until they begin to sizzle

  • 10m
    Step 2

    Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown

  • 2m
    Step 3

    Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and saute for one more minute

  • 2m
    Step 4

    Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Also, add the salt and powdered spices

  • 6m
    Step 5

    Mix well and let the tomatoes and spices cook until the oil begins to separate. This will take 5 - 6 minutes

  • 4m
    Step 6

    Add the chicken and mix well. Saute on medium heat for 3 - 4 minutes

  • 15m
    Step 7

    Add 1/2 cup water. Reduce the heat and cook, covered, on medium-low heat until the chicken is tender and cooked through - about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally

  • 5m
    Step 8

    Once the chicken is cooked, add the whisked yogurt and garam masala. (Make sure the yogurt is whisked thoroughly and no lumps are present.) Mix well and simmer for 4 - 5 minutes

  • 1m
    Step 9

    Turn off heat, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice and/or naan


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