Chicken Curry(Dry) Garnished W- Spicy Onions

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

• 1 Lb Chicken 0.5 kg)(washed thoroughly and — cut into pieces
• 2 nos Onion chopped, medium
• 2 nos Tomato chopped, medium
• 1 tsp Ginger — grated
• 4 nos Garlic pods — chopped
• 3 tbsp Oil
• 1/4 tsp Black mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp Red chilly powder
• 11/2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder (Jeerakam)
• Asafoetida A pinch, Kaayam
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp Pepper powder
• 3/4 tsp Garam masala powder
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.

2. Step 2

   Allow to crackle black mustard seeds.

3. Step 3

   Add grated ginger and chopped garlic and cook for a minute.

4. Step 4

   Cook chopped onions, until lightly browned, for about 8 - 10 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Add chopped tomato and cook until soft, for about 5 - 7 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Mix in red chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, asafoetida, turmeric powder, pepper powder, garam masala and salt.

7. Step 7

   Mix thorougly for about 1 - 2 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Add chicken pieces and cook thoroughly over medium-high heat (adjust heat as needed).

9. Step 9

   Stir regularly so it doesn`t stick to bottom.

10. Step 10

    If it sticks add little more oil.

11. Step 11

    Cook chicken until well done.

12. Step 12

    Gravy should be dry. If boneless chicken, cook for about 20 - 25 minutes. If boned chicken, cook for about 35 -40 minutes.