Chicken Masala Curry

This chicken masala curry is very famous in North India,whenever I made this, it is always a hit.this flavorful and delicious is perfect, If you have some surprise guest.

Ingredients:

• Chicken-1lb(washed& cut into pieces)
• Tomato- 3( pureed)
• Onions-3( finely chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste-2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp                    
• Red chili powder1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder-1 tsp
• Cinnamon stick-1 inch
• Green cardamom-4 to5
• Cloves-3
• Poppy seeds-1/4 tsp
• Bay leaf-2
• Cumin seeds1/4 tsp
• Black pepper- 3 to 4
• Salt to taste
• Oil-2 tbsp

Method:
Heat oil in a pan add cumin seeds,cinnamon stick,black pepper,poppy seeds
Bay leaf ,cloves,cardamom and saute for few seconds.
Add onions and saute until golden brown,add ginger garlic paste  and fry until raw smell
Goes away.
Add the tomatoes and cook until the oil comes to the top.
Add turmeric powder,red chili powder,coriander powder and stir well.
Add the chicken,salt and mix well and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the chicken
Pieces are well coated with sauce.
Add 1 and 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil.cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Or until chicken is cooked. Stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat and garnish with some ginger Julianne and slit green chili.
Enjoy!!!