Tomato Chicken Masala
A robust chicken preparation where the meat absorbs a pounding of Kerala spices and slow-cooked onions. The curry leaves and coconut oil make it unmistakably from this part of the world.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 500 g Chicken Marinate the chicken pieces in 2 tbsp red chilly powder, 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder and salt
- 2 nos Large Tomato — grind to make a smooth paste
- 2 nos Medium Onion
- 3 nos Green chilly
- 2 nos Large Potato
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 21/2 tbsp Coriander powder
- 3 tbsp Oil
- Coriander leaves, a few
- Curry leaves, a few
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Pour oil into a pan and heat it and allow to crackle fenugreek seeds, Then fry the onions until soft (about 3 minutes) while scraping up any browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan.
Step 2
Add coriander powder and roast for 3 minutes in medium flame.
Step 3
Add sliced green chilly and potatoes.
Step 4
Pour the tomato pasta and fried chicken.
Step 5
Add crushed pepper, fennel seeds, salt, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt. Fold everything together gently, Pour 1/2 cup water and let it go for 15 minutes in medium flame.
Step 6
Give it a stir now and then until sauce thickens and becomes a deep brown red colour. Add some chopped coriander leaves, Then remove it from the stove.
Step 7
Tomato Chicken Masala is ready.
Tip
Bone-in chicken gives a richer, more flavourful gravy than boneless. The marrow flavours the curry as it cooks.
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