Murgh Curry

Pieces of chicken cooked with mild spices

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

Fresh

2 lbs of Chicken (skinless, with or without bones)
1 medium Onion, chopped
1 inch Ginger, finely chopped or grated
4 cloves Garlic (medium size), finely chopped or crushed
2 medium Tomatoes, chopped
2 tbls fresh Cilantro

Oils & Spices

Salt to taste (approx 1 tsp)
1 tsp Turmeric powder
½ tsp Garam Masala
2 tsp ground Coriander
½ tsp crushed Red pepper (adjust to taste)
4 tbls cooking oil

Steps

1. Make surface cuts on the chicken.
2. Heat cooking oil in a pan on medium heat and add onion, ginger and garlic. Cook the mix till it turns golden brown in color with the lid on.
3. Add chicken to the mix and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or till the meat starts to turn brown, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the spices and continue to cook for about 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally.
5. Add tomatoes and continue cooking till tomatoes are mixed well with the chicken and spices.
6. Add 2 cups of water (enough to submerge the chicken under water) to the mix, bring to boil and cook on medium heat till chicken is tender.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice, roti or naan.

Note: Crushed red peppers can be substituted by whole red peppers if desired for a spicy flavor.