Thursday 23 May 2013

Chicken curry

                                   Chicken curry

            Description

Cuisine- punjab
Main ingredients- chicken
Nutrition facts- calorie,carbohydrates,fat,fibres and protein
Cooking time- 1-2 hours
Preparation time- 1-2 hours
Servings- 4-5
Level of cooking- easy
Course- main course

           Ingredients

  • Chicken- 1 kg
  • Onions- 4-5 
  • Ginger paste- 2 tbsp
  • Garlic paste- 1 tbsp
  • Red chilli- 2-3
  • Tomatoes- 4-5 medium
  • Oil- 4 tbsp
  • Cinnamon- 1 small piece
  • Black Peppercorns- 5-6
  • Bay leaf- 1-2
  • Cloves- 4-5
  • Green cardamom- 4-5
  • Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder- 2 tbsp
  • Cumin powder- 2 tbsp
  • Red chilli powder- 1 tsp
  • Chicken masala- 1 tsp
  • Salt- to taste
  • Garam masala powder- 1 tsp
  • Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

               Method

Heat oil in a pan. Add cinnamon, cloves, red chillies,peppercorns, bay leaf and green cardamoms and sauté for half a minute.

Add onions and sauté till golden brown. Add ginger paste and garlic paste and continue to sauté for two to three minutes, stirring continuously. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder,chicken masala and red chilli powder. Mix well. Add pureed tomato and stir. Cook till oil separates from the masala. Add the chicken pieces and salt. Sauté on high heat for five to ten minutes. Add two cups water, bring to a boil, cover and cook till the chicken is fully done.

Sprinkle garam masala powder and garnish with coriander leaves.

                   Serve hot with chapati or naan or tandoori roti. 

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