Monday, December 15, 2008

Simple Chicken Curry



This recipe is for you, Nupur! A simple recipe that I use almost everyday. I use this same recipe for chicken and mutton.

Ingredients

Chicken/Mutton - 8-10 medium pieces
Onions - 3
Garlic - 4-5 cloves
Bay leaves - 2
Cinnamon - 1
Cloves - 3-4
Cardamom - 2-3 pods
Tomato - 1
Turmeric - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Oil - 3 tbsp
Coriander

-Marinate the chicken in salt, turmeric, chilli powder and 1 tbsp of oil, for an hour.
-Heat oil in a kadai.
-Add the bayleaves, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom.
-Add the sliced onions and garlic and fry for sometime.
-Add the marinated chicken and fry on high heat for 2 mins.
-Reduce the heat, cover the vessel and cook for 5-6 mins.
-Add the chopped tomato, cover again and cook till done.
-Garnish with fresh coriander.

Happy cooking!!!

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