Amaravati Chicken

Ingredients

• Fresh coriander leaves - For garnish
• Oil - 3 tablespoons
• Salt - To taste
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Curry leaves - 10 leaves
• Green chilies - 2, slit
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1-inch piece, grated
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, pureed
• Onions - 2 medium, finely chopped
• Chicken - 500 grams, bone-in pieces

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
2. Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, slit green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they turn golden brown.
4. Add the tomato puree and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
6. Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.