SPICY TOMATO CHICKEN

A blend of chicken with spicy gravy enriched with juicy tomatoes making it a dish which will be stimulating to the taste buds and enjoyable as different experience on a chicken dish. Try it and your comments are always welcome.

Ingredients:-

1. Chicken – ½ kg, cut into medium sized pieces

2. Tomatoes (Red & Juicy) – 5-6 nos.

3. Onion – 1 no., chopped

4. Ginger – 1 inch piece, finely chopped

5. Garlic – 10-12 cloves, finely chopped

6. Green chilies – 2 nos.

7. Chicken masala – 1 tbsp.

8. Coriander powder – 1 tbsp.

9. Chili powder – 1 tbsp.

10. Pepper powder – ½ tsp.

11. Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp.

12. Lemon juice – 1 tsp. (optional, to soften chicken)

13. Garam masala – 1 tsp.

14. Curry leaves – 1-2 sprig

15. Oil – 2 tbsp.

16. Salt – to taste

Method:-

1. Wash the chicken thoroughly and drain the excess water

2. Grind tomatoes, green chilies, garlic and ginger into a fine paste.

3. Add turmeric powder, pepper powder, chicken masala, salt and lemon juice to the paste and mix well. Marinate the chicken with the mixture and keep it for an hour.

4. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion along with curry leaves. Sauté fry till the onion become light brown.

5. Add the chili powder and coriander powder and sauté for a short while till roasted smell releases.

6. Add chicken pieces along with the marinate mixture and mix well. Cook it covered on a low flame for 20 minutes till chicken is done. (N.B: Do not add water)

7. Now open the lid and cook till the gravy becomes thick.

8. Finally sprinkle garam masala over it and take off the flame. Spicy Tomato Chicken is ready to serve hot with Roti or rice.

Enjoy!!!

Notes: -

- Can use vinegar instead of lemon juice to make the chicken soft while keeping for marinating.