Kadai Chicken

Procedure:

• Heat the mixed oil and ghee
• Add the chopped onions
• Add the bay leaves
• Stir well until onions are soft and light golden brown
• Add the ginger-garlic paste
• Stir well
• Add the salt
• Add red chilli powder
• Add haldi (turmeric powder)
• Add half of the garam masala powder
• Add half the coarsely grounded dry masala
• Stir well
• Add the chopped tomatoes
• Stir well
• Add the tomato puree
• Stir well
• Add a few coriander leaves
• Break and add 1 green chilli
• Let the masala cook for a few minutes
• Add the chicken pieces
• Coat the masala nicely on to the chicken pieces
• Let the chicken cook for 5-7 mins
• Add ½ cup of water
• Stir well
• Cover the chicken with a lid and let the chicken cook for 20-25 mins
• TIP: Check the chicken at regular intervals to know when it’s completely cooked
• TIP: Poke a knife through the chicken to check if its cooked
• Add the remaining grounded dry masala
• Add the remaining garam masala
• Add a few juliennes of ginger for garnish
• Add handful of diced capsicum
• Add a few coriander leaves
• Mix again and serve