Ingredients
Chicken – 750 g (medium pieces)
Potatoes – 3 medium (quartered)
Onions – 2 large (finely sliced)
Tomatoes – 2 medium (chopped or purée)
Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp
Green chillies – 2 (slit)
Oil – 4 tbsp
Spices
Bay leaf – 1
Cinnamon – 1 inch
Cloves – 4
Green cardamom – 3
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Red chilli powder – 1½ tsp
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Garam masala – 1 tsp
Salt – to taste
Garnish
Fresh coriander leaves
Method
Fry Potatoes
Heat 1 tbsp oil, lightly fry potatoes till golden. Remove & keep aside.
Prepare Masala
Heat remaining oil
Add whole spices & cumin
Add onions, fry till golden
Add ginger garlic paste, sauté till raw smell goes
Add tomatoes, cook till oil separates
Cook Chicken
Add all spice powders + salt
Add chicken, roast on high flame 5–7 minutes
Add potatoes, mix well
Simmer
Add 1½–2 cups hot water
Cover and cook till chicken & potatoes are soft
Finish with garam masala & coriander
Serve With
Steamed rice
Chapati / paratha
Simple onion salad & lemon