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Chicken Masala 

Easy and Best Chicken Masala Recipe

Chicken masala is a classic Indian dish that is loved by many. In generic Indian lingo, it simply means chicken cooked with spices. In this particular recipe, the chicken is cooked in a spicy onion-tomato masala base.

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Chicken masala can be found in many different variations across the country. While there is no single authentic way of making it, my recipe here is one of the most common and loved home-style chicken masala. This is a very basic recipe that uses staple Indian spices. It does not use any cream, cashews, or other fancy ingredients, making it a simple and easy-to-make recipe that can be whipped up with very little effort.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken thigh cut into 1-1½ inch pieces

  • 3 tablespoons oil

  • 1 large onion finely chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic minced

  • 1 inch ginger grated

  • 2 large tomatoes finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon Chicken Masala ( Sai Masala )

  • ½-¾ teaspoon salt adjust as per taste

  • ½ cup yogurt whisked

  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped for garnish

  • ½ cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and fry until they begin to sizzle.

  • Add the chopped onions and saute until they turn golden brown.

  • Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Saute for one more minute.

  • Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Also, add the salt and powdered spices (coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder).

  • Mix well and let the tomatoes and spices cook until the oil begins to separate. This will take 5-6 minutes.

  • Add the chicken and mix well with the onion-tomato masala. Saute on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

  • Add ½ cup water. Reduce the heat and cook covered on medium-low heat until the chicken is tender and cooked through - about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.

  • Once the chicken is cooked, add the whisked yogurt and garam masala. Mix well. and simmer for 4-5 minutes.

  • Turn off the heat.

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TEMPERING

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

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