MASALA CHICKEN CURRY

Ingredients

Chicken............1 kg

Tomatoes........2

Yogurt........2 tbsp

Onions.......3 to 4 large chopped.

Turmeric Powder.......1/2 tsp

Red Chilli Powder.......1/4 tsp

Coriander Powder.......1 to 1 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Coriander Leaves

Curry leaves......a few

For the masala:

Dry coconut.....3/4 bowl
Green Chillies....4 to 5

Cloves......4

Cinnamon....one 1" piece

Ginger......2 tbsp

Garlic........1 pod

Method:

1. Grind the masala ingredients to a fine paste adding water.

2. Heat 4 to 5 tbsp of oil. Add onions and fry till dark brown.

3. Add the chicken.... also add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt. Mix and cook on high flame. When the water of the chicken dries, add tomatoes, curry leaves and yogurt. Mix and cook on slow flame till 3/4th done.

4. Add the ground paste, mix well. Cover and cook on low flame till chicken is cooked.

5. Garnish with coriander leaves.

6.Serve with parathas or steamed rice.