Friday, 29 July 2016

Chicken Bhuna

1.5 kg Chicken > washed and drained
4 tbsp Onion paste
1 tbsp Garlic paste
1 tbsp Ginger paste
1.5 tsp Salt
2 tsp Curry Powder (CLIK)
1 tsp Garam Masala
4 tbsp Oi1
1 tbsp Tomato paste
2 tbsp Yogurt

  • Heat 4 tbsp oil
  • Add onion paste (4tbsp) + Garlic paste (1 Tbsp) + Ginger paste (1 Tbsp) + Salt (1.5 tsp or to taste) > cook on medium heat for about 2 minutes
  • Add Curry Powder* (2 Tsp) + Garam Masala  (1 Tsp) + 2 tbs Yogurt + 1 tbs Tomato paste (optional) > Stir
  • Add 1/4 cup water and cook for 5 minutes
  • Add Chicken (1.5 kg) and coat with the masala
  • Reduce the heat to very low > cover and cook (simmer) for 15 minutes
  • After 15 minutes give it a stir > cover and cook for another 15 minutes
  • After 15 minutes give it another stir and leave it open and cook for another 10 minutes for the sauce to thicken (unless you like it a bit thin, in that case cover it again) > DONE!
Garnish with fried onion.

Health warning: Chicken has to be well cooked, it takes about 40-45 minutes for the chicken to be cooked properly. It's safer to have over-cooked chicken than under-cooked chicken. 


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