Kadhai Chicken Masala

Kadhai Chicken Masala Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 500g Chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 Onions, finely chopped
• 2 Tomatoes, chopped
• 2 Green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 1 Capsicum, sliced
• 2 Tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 Teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 Teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 Teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 Teaspoon garam masala
• 1 Teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 Teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 Teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
• Cooking oil

Instructions:

• Dry roast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and black peppercorns until fragrant. Grind them into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
• Heat oil in a kadhai or a large skillet. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
• Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for a few more minutes until the raw smell disappears.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
• Add the ground spice powder (cumin, coriander, black pepper), garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
• Add the chicken pieces to the kadhai and coat them well with the masala mixture.
• Cover and cook the chicken on low to medium heat until it's almost cooked through, stirring occasionally.
• Once the chicken is almost cooked, add the sliced capsicum and kasuri methi. Mix well and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the capsicum is tender.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

This recipe should give you a flavorful and aromatic Kadhai Chicken Masala. Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your meal!