Chicken Kadhai

Chicken kadhai is made by many different ways. I follow this recipe which I like and feel convenient .....try it. 

 हि पाककृती वाचा मराठीतून ……  क्लिक करा.  

Ingredients:

• Chicken- 500 gm
• Onion,  finely chopped- 1 cup (2 med.)
• Tomato,  finely chopped- ¼ cup (1 med)
• Black cardamom (masala velachi)- 2
• Black peppercorns- 5
• Cinnamon stick- 1 inch
• Cumin seeds-  ½ tsp
• Bay leaves- 4 to 5
• Cloves- 2
• Coriander powder- 1 tsp
• Garam masala - 1 tsp (which is without chilli powder, try to use Punjabi garam masala)
• Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)- 1 tsp
• Green chilli- 2
• Oil- 4 to 5 tbsp
• Fresh coriander, finely chopped- handful

For marinating-

• Curd- ½ cup
• Ginger garlic paste- 3 tsp
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Hing- ½ tsp
• Red chilli powder- 2 to 3 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Wash and cut chicken into med. size chunks.
• Marinate chicken for 2 to 3 hours. You may refrigerate it.
• Heat oil in a wok/kadhai and add black cardamom, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves and fry for few seconds.
• Add finely chopped onion. Saute till turns golden brown. 
• Add tomato and whole green chilies. Saute till they become soft.
• Add marinated chicken and saute on med-high flame till you see oil coming out.
• Add garam masala, coriander powder and mix well. No need to add extra water.
• Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes on low heat or till chicken cooked. Stir in between. Meanwhile add kasuri methi. (Just crush kasuri methi on palm and then add.) 
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with chapati or brad or tandoori roti or jeera rice.