CHICKEN DO PYAZA

This is a dish that I learnt after my marriage, it sounds quite fancy put is not that difficult to put together. It is one of the dishes which comes out good every time it has been made. Infact it has become a party favourite with our family. Now you can enjoy making it. Here it goes :

INGREDIENTS:

Chicken – 8 thighs skinned bone in (or any pieces you prefer)
Onion – 5-6 depending on size – chopped finely
Green Chillies - 2 slit (according to taste)
Tomato chopped – 2
Tomato puree- 3 tblsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Red Chilly Powder - 1 tsp
Ginger chopped finely - 1 ½ tsp
Garlic chopped finely – 1 ½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder – 1 ½ tsp
Oil – 3-4 tblsp
Coriander – 1 bunch
Pepper powder – 1 tsp
Cardamom powder - ½ tsp
Water – 1 ¼ cup
2-3 tblsp lemon juice
Salt to taste


RECIPE:

Heat oil in a pan and add finely chopped onions and sauté till they turn nice brown colour. Add salt immediately on putting the onions to help it reach this stage faster.

Add ginger garlic paste, garam masala, red chilly powder, coriander powder, cardamom powder and coarsely ground pepper. Mix well and stir for few minutes till the raw smell of the masala goes.

Add chopped tomatoes and the tomato paste to the mixture and stir fry with the spices for few minutes till a nice gravy forms.

Add the chicken pieces and let the spice mixture coat it nicely and the surface of the meat is sealed.

After few minutes add the water into this mixture and bring the curry to a simmer for about 20-25 minutes.

Add the lemon juice and green chillies and half of the chopped coriander leaves and combine it well to the curry.

Add water if you want more gravy and bring close and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Garnish with the remaining coriander leaves.

Tip: This curry tastes better a day ahead and reheated before serving.