- PUNJABI MASALA CHICKEN -

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INGREDIENTS: PRATEEK Basmati Rice 400 g Butter 25 g Oil 25 g Chicken (fried) 450 g/1 Ib Onion (grind) 350 g Ginger (grind) 20 g Garlic (grind) 20 g Salt to Taste Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp Coriander Seeds Powder 2 tsp Cinnamon Stick 1 Cloves (crushed) 2-3 Green Candamon (crushed) 4-5 Tomatoes 250 g Yogurt (beaten) 150 g Coriander Leaves to Garnish

METHOD: In a heavy bottom Karahi (wok), heat butter and oil. Add chicken pieces, ground paste of onion, ginger and garlic. Stir fry for a few minutes and then add tumeric powder, coriander powder, cinnamon sticks, crushed cloves, crushed green candamons and keep stirring on a low heat until chicken is almost tender and dry. If chicken is not cooked, a little water can be added and cooked. Now add freshly ground tomatoes and stir fry on high flame until completely dry. Add well beaten natural yogurt and stir for a few minutes. Add boiling water enough to collect the consistency of the sauce, along with enough salt accordingly to taste cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Check for spices and serve hot over a bed of PRATEEK Basmati Rice, garnished with chopped coriander leaves.