Ingredients

4 servings
  1. 11¾-pound/800-gramchicken, skinned and cut into 12 pieces
  2. 1/4 cup (50 ml)vegetable oil
  3. 1 inch cinnamon stick
  4. 4-5cloves
  5. 4-5green cardamom pods 4 medium red onions, grated
  6. 1 tablespoonfresh ginger paste 1 tablespoon fresh garlic paste
  7. 1/2 teaspoonground turmeric 1½ tablespoons ground coriander
  8. 1 teaspoongaram masala

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim the excess fat from the chicken and put the pieces in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Place a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. When small bubbles appear at the bottom of the pan, add the cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, and sauté for 1 minute. When the spices change colour and are fragrant, add the onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Add the ginger paste and garlic paste, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously.

  3. 3

    Add the turmeric, coriander, cumin, and chile powder. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Add the tomatoes and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring continuously. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes or until the oil comes to the top.

  5. 5

    Add the chicken and salt, and stir. Increase the heat to high and sauté for 5 minutes or until the chicken pieces are well coated with the sauce. Add 1½ cups (300 ml) water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the garam masala and garnish with the cilantro. Serve hot.

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