Kadhai Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a wok.
2. 2
   Add coriander seeds, cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaves.
3. 3
   Once oil is hot, add the sliced onions; fry till golden brown.
4. 4
   Add ginger and garlic and fry till onions are dark brown.
5. 5
   Add cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder and salt.
6. 6
   Fry the mixture for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Add chopped tomatoes.
8. 8
   Fry the mixture till the you can see oil separating at the sides.
9. 9
   Add chicken and mix well.
10. 10
    Fry on high heat for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
11. 11
    Reduce heat to medium and cook covered.
12. 12
    If the spice mixture is dry add little water.
13. 13
    Keep checking occasionally to see that the spice mixture or the chicken does not burn.
14. 14
    Once chicken is done add the quartered green bell peppers and fry for a minute.
15. 15
    Add onion, quartered; fry for a minute.
16. 16
    Add the quartered tomato and fry for a minute.
17. 17
    The last three ingredients need to be cooked, but should not get mashed.
18. 18
    Remove from heat and serve with your favorite bread.