METHI CHICKEN MASALA

METHI CHICKEN MASALA

Ingredients

Chicken - 1 lb (cut into bite size pieces)
Fenugreek Leaves (Methi) - 1 bunch (about 2
cups)
Onion - 2 (finely chopped)
Green Chillies - 2
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tblsp
Tomatoes - 2 (pureed)
Yogurt - 2 tblsp (beaten)
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilly Powder - 3 tsp
Corriander Powder - 2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
Fennel Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Salt - as needed
Oil - 3 tblsp

Method

1. Take a heavy bottomed pan, heat the oil and
splutter the cumin and fennel seeds.
2. Add the chopped onions and saute till it turns
golden brown.
3. Add the ginger garlic paste and green chillies.
Fry for a minute till the raw smell vanishes.
4. Add the chicken pieces, beaten yogurt and salt.
Stir fry for few minutes.
5. Add all the dry spice powders (corriander,
cumin, chilly, turmeric and fennel powders).
6. Add the tomato puree and required water. If
you want a dry dish add very little water.
7. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes till the oil
seperates from the masala.
8. Finally add the methi leaves and garam masala
powder.
9. Cook for a minute and switch off.