Dhaba Style Chicken Masala
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken (cut into pieces)
800 g
onion (finely chopped)
300 g
tomato (pureed)
400 g
garlic (minced)
20 g
ginger (minced)
15 g
vegetable oil
60 ml
Spices & Seasonings
cumin seeds
5 g
coriander powder
15 g
red chili powder
10 g
turmeric powder
5 g
garam masala
10 g
salt
10 g
Garnish
fresh cilantro (chopped)
15 g
Instructions
Prepare ingredients
Wash and cut chicken into pieces. Finely chop onions, mince garlic and ginger, and puree tomatoes.
Heat oil and temper spices
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Sauté onions
Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently.
Add ginger and garlic
Add minced ginger and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add tomato puree
Pour in the tomato puree and cook until oil separates from the masala.
Add dry spices
Add coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
Add chicken
Add chicken pieces and coat well with the masala. Cook for 5 minutes until chicken changes color.
Simmer chicken
Add 200ml water, cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender.
Finish with garam masala
Add garam masala, stir well and cook for 2 more minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in airtight container. Flavors improve after overnight refrigeration.
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