Crimson Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Make a paste of onions, tomatoes and green chillies in the mixer/blender and keep aside.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a deep skillet or pan.
3. 3
   Do not smoke the same.
4. 4
   Add cloves, green cardamoms, turmeric, curry powder, red pepper powder and wait for 3-4 seconds.
5. 5
   Add cubed chicken pieces and saute for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Add 1 cup of water and tightly cover the lid for 15 minutes over medium heat.
7. 7
   Open the lid and add the paste made as per step 1.
8. 8
   Add salt as well.
9. 9
   Add little water if the gravy is too thick.
10. 10
    Cover the lid again for 10 minutes over medium heat.
11. 11
    Serve hot with bread or on a bed of steamed basmati rice.
12. 12
    Garnish with chopped parsley and onion rings.