Kadhai Chicken

'Kadhai' is a Hindi word which means 'Wok'. The dish is called 'Kadhai Chicken' meaning 'Chicken made in a wok'. It is a spicy and delicious recipe. I usually prepare this whenever there are unexpected guests at home and this recipe is always a hit among all. It's quick and easy to make.

Ingredients :- 

• ½ kg chicken
• ½ cup yoghurt
• 4 tbsp oil
• 5 dry red chillies
• 1 tsp nigella seeds
• 2 onions (ground)
• 2 tomatoes (ground)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp coriander pdr
• 2 tbsp kasuri methi leaves
• 1 tsp chilli pdr.
• ½ tsp cumin pdr.
• 1 tsp all spice pdr
• ½ tsp tandoori colour
• 1 tbsp almond / cashew pdr
•  pinch of saffron
• salt to taste

Method :-  

• Fry chicken in 1 tbsp. oil till light brown. Keep aside.
• Heat 3 tbsp oil, add dry red chillies and nigella seeds.
• Fry till it sizzles well.
• Add onion and saute till golden in colour.
• Add tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, coriander pdr, cumin pdr, chilli pdr, all spice pdr, yoghurt, kasuri methi leaves, saffron, almond pdr, tandoori colour and salt.
• Fry till oil seperates the mixture.
• Add chicken and mix well.
• Add water as per required consistency. and let it boil.
• Simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Serve with chapatis or rice.

Notes:-

• You may use boneless chicken. If using ½ kg boneless double the quantity of all other ingredients.
• You may avoid adding tandoori colour and almond pdr if you wish.
•  If your gravy consistency is not as per you desired after cooking, add boiled water to the gravy and heat it.

Happy Cooking!! 

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