Kadhai Chicken
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
Garam masala for the marinade: (or use store bought)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 green cardamoms
  • ½ tsp coriander seeds
  • ½ tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 1 mace piece
  • 1 bay leaf
  • pinch nutmeg
For the marinade
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs or chicken with bones
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 green chili
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • garam masala
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • salt and pepper, to taste
For the curry:
  • 1 onion, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder or ½ inch fresh turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1-2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves/kasoori methi
  • ½ tsp garam masala/chicken masala (you can use store bought)
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. Make a paste with the 3 cloves of garlic, 1 inch ginger and 1 green chili.
  2. Marinate the chicken thighs/chicken with bones with the ginger garlic paste, yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, salt and pepper for about 2 hrs.
  3. In 2-3 tbsp oil, fry 1 grated onion and saute till goldenish brown but not burnt. Add turmeric powder, and 2-3 cloves of minced garlic.
  4. Add the chicken along with the marinade.. And cook covered for 15 minutes on medium low flame. The chicken will leave the oil.
  5. Add the coriander powder and red chilli powder and mix and cook for a few seconds. Add 1 cup tomato puree and mix this and cook for 7-10 minutes uncovered.
  6. Add kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves), garam masala and fresh cilantro. Serve.
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2016/10/11/gmt-kadhai-chicken/