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.