

This is our family's go to recipe and can be cooked in many variations by adding different vegetables.
Ingredients |
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1 large brown onion |
1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
1 teaspoon nigella seeds | 1 teaspoon turmeric powder |
1 tablespoon ginger paste | 1kg chicken |
1 tablespoon garlic paste | 1 teaspoon brown sugar |
4 cardamom pods | 1 1/2 teaspoon salt |
4 cloves | 1 cup natural yoghurt |
1 teaspoon cumin powder | 1 cup water |
2 tablespoons oil |
Method |
1. Heat oil in a medium pan, saute sliced onion until soft & add nigella seeds. 2. Add ginger paste, garlic paste, cardamom pods, cloves, cumin powder, chili powder & turmeric powder. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes. 3. Add chicken & mix well with the spices, salt and sugar. Cook in oil for 5 minutes uncovered & then 20 minutes covered. 4. Add yoghurt & water and cook for another 7 minutes or until desired consistency is reached with the gravy. 5. Serve with rice or flat bread. |