Masala Chicken

Name: Masala Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken; 1 cup water; 2 small onions; 2 green cardamoms; 0.5 inch cinnamon stick; 2 tbsp oil; salt; 0.25 tsp garam masala powder; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 4 green chilies; 2 cup fresh coriander leaves; 1 inch ginger; 2 clove garlic

Pan-cooked chicken, green chilies and coriander, warmed with garam masala and cardamom, a South Asian dish. Serve with naan or rotis or kulchas.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 25 min · Cook 40 min · 65 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Grind the ingredients for the paste and keep aside. Heat oil in a non-stick wok. Once its hot, toss in the cinnamon, cardamom and cloves.
2
Saute for 30 seconds. Add the onion and stir-fry until it turns golden brown. Add the chicken and fry for 5 minutes.
3
Then, add the ground paste. Fry till the masala leaves the sides of the wok and the oil floats on top.
4
Add salt and water. Cook the chicken until it is tender and the gravy thickens. Add the pepper and garam masala powders.
5
Mix well and serve hot with naan or rotis or kulchas.