Chicken Masala

Ingredients

• 2 ls boneless chicken thigh cut into 1-1½ inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 inch ginger grated
• 2 large tomatoes finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder (use store-bought or homemade garam masala)
• ½-¾ teaspoon salt adjust as per taste
• ½ cup yogurt whisked
• 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped for garnish
• ½ cup water

Instructions

• Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and fry until they begin to sizzle.
• Add the chopped onions and saute until they turn golden brown.
• Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Saute for one more minute.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Also, add the salt and powdered spices (coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder).
• Mix well and let the tomatoes and spices cook until the oil begins to separate. This will take 5-6 minutes.
• Add the chicken and mix well with the onion-tomato masala. saute on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
• Add ½ cup water. Reduce the heat and cook covered on medium-low heat until the chicken is tender and cooked through – about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Once the chicken is cooked, add the whisked yogurt and garam masala. Mix well. and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.