Recipe Notes

Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee) in a pan

Oil or butter also could be used

Add chopped onions and fry

Fry till they change colour

Add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder and mix

Add chicken pieces and mix

Close lid and cook on medium flame

Let's prepare masala in the mean time

Heat pan and fry 2 tablespoons coriander seeds

As they change colour, add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and fry

Add dried chillies and fry till they change colour

Add whole garam masala - cardamom, cloves, shahjeera, cinnamon sticks, pepper

Fry

Cut off the stove and let it cool down

In the mean time, stir the chicken and cook till the water seeping out of the

chicken boils away

Powder the previously fried ingredients along with garlic cloves

Chicken is almost cooked now

Add the prepared masala, salt and mix

Stir and close the lid

Cook on low flame

Here I'm adding a little bit of food colouring

This step is optional

Cook on low flame for 10 more minutes

Sprinkle coriander leaves, curry leaves and cook for 5 more minutes

Serve with rice or roti

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