Chicken Masala Curry

There can be so many different ways to make chicken curry. This one is quick and easy and always a crowd pleaser, comes together in under 30 minutes.

You can adjust the gravy and spiciness according your taste.

• Chicken   –  1 pound
• Onion  – 3 small(chopped)
• Tomatoes- 2  (pureed)
• Salt- to taste
• Big cardamom – 2
• Small cardamom – 2
• Bay leaf – 1
• Grated ginger and garlic – 2 tsp
• Cinnamon stick – 1 inch piece
• Turmeric powder- 3/4th tsp
• Kashmiri red chili powder – 1 tsp (or  to taste)
• Coriander Powder – 2 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
• Chicken curry powder – 1/2 tbsp
• Wheat flour – 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves – to garnish

• Add 1/2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder and 1/4th tsp turmeric powder to chicken pieces and coat well
• Heat oil in a pan
• Add bay leaf, small cardamom, big cardamom and cinnamon stick
• Add chopped onions and cook for a minute
• Add salt to taste
• Add Ginger garlic and cook for 1 min
• Add the remain coriander powder, red chili powder and turmeric powder
• Add cumin powder
• Mix very well
• Add chicken pieces, mix well, cover and  cook for 2 minutes
• Now add the chicken curry masala powder and mix well
• Add the pureed tomatoes, cook for another minute
• Add 1 1/2 cups of water, 1/2 tsp wheat flour and mix well
• Cover and cook until chicken is cooked(about 15 – 20 min)
• Stir in between and add more water if needed
• Serve and enjoy with Roti, Parantha or rice