Monday, November 5, 2007

Chicken Masala

A very simple and common chicken dish made in the south. Pleasing to the palate and a great combination to rasam and rice.


Ingredients :

Chicken – 2 lbs (cut into small pieces)
Onions – 2
Tomatoes – 2
Ginger Garlic paste – 2 Tbsp
Garam Masala – 2 Tsp
Coriander Powder – 2 Tbsp
Chilli Powder – 2 tsp
Turmeric Powder – ½ Tsp
Curry Leaves – 10-12
Coriander – handful (chopped)
Salt


In a tava, add oil and add the curry leaves. Add chopped onions and sauté until the onions turn glassy and transparent. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for about 5 minutes until the raw smell disappears. Add the chopped tomatoes and the powders and sauté until you see the oil coming out of the mixture. Add the chicken and the salt .
Close the tava until the chicken is cooked. Open and sauté for about 5 minutes until water evaporates. Garnish with a handful of chopped coriander.