Masala Chicken

Name: Masala Chicken
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons oil; 1 large onion, sliced finely; 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon ginger, crushed; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 kg skinless chicken, bone in (drums or thighs); 1 tablespoon coriander powder; 1 tablespoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 4 tablespoons curry powder (to taste); 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional); 1/2 cup water, if needed; coriander leaves, to taste

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

5 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, sliced finely
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon ginger, crushed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 kg skinless chicken, bone in (drums or thighs)
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 tablespoons curry powder (to taste)
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1/2 cup water, if needed
coriander leaves, to taste

Directions

1

Heat oil in a large pan and saute garlic, onion, ginger and cumin seeds for about 2 or 3 minutes, taking care that nothing burns.
2

Add chicken, mix well and fry for 5-6 minutes.
3

Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric and chili powder (if using) and saute for about 3 minutes. Cover and leave for 5 minutes.
4

Add in the curry powder and fry for 5 minutes.
5

Add water if needed. This depends on how much gravy you want. Cover and let the chicken cook, stirring occasionally.
6

When done, stir in chopped coriander leaves and serve with rice or naan.