Spicy Yogurt Chicken Masala

Ingredients:

• Chicken: 1 kg
• Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil: 3 tbsp
• Clove: 5
• Cinnamon: 2 Inches
• Onion: 3 (finely chopped)
• Tomato: 2 (finely chopped)
• Cumin Powder: 1/2 tsp
• Coriander Powder: 1 tsp
• Turmeric: 1/4 tsp
• Red Chilly Powder: 1 tbsp (3 tsp)
• Garam Masala: 1 tsp
• Pepper Powder: 1/4 tsp
• Water: 1 cup or to required consistency of gravy
• Garlic Paste: 2 tsp
• Ginger Paste: 2 tsp
• Thick Yogurt/Curds: 1 cup
• Coriander/Cilantro: 3-4 strings (finely chopped)
• Salt: to taste

Method:

• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Add cinnamon & clove, saute for few seconds.
• Add onion & 1/4 tsp salt, saute till it turns golden brown.
• Add garlic paste & ginger paste, Saute till raw smell goes.
• Add turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilly powder, garam masala powder & pepper powder. Mix well once.

Note: don’t burn the spice powders, lower the flame while adding powders. If it gets burnt it might taste bitter.

• Add tomato, mix & close the lid.
• Keep stirring in between till its completely cooked.
• Add required water for gravy consistency.
• Add salt.
• Add chicken, mix well & close the lid.
• Stir in between till chicken cooks completely.
• Taste & adjust the seasoning.
• Add yogurt, mix well & cook for another 5 minutes in low flame.
• Add coriander, stir & switch of the flame.

Note: Yogurt leaves oil because of fat content in it. 

• Spicy Yogurt chicken masala is ready to serve with chapati, puri, naan, roti or kulcha (Indian breads)

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• Naan
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• Green Dry Chicken
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