It's a good idea to measure out all the spice on to a plate first.
Enough for 2 people
2 | Chicken Pieces | Diced in Large Chunks
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1 | Onion | Cut in 1/4 then layers separated
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1 | Onion | Diced Very Small
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1 tbl | Ghee |
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3 Cloves | Garlic | Crushed or diced small
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2 tsp | Ground Coriander |
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2 tsp | Cumin |
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1/2 tsp | Tumeric |
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1/2 tsp | Cayenne Pepper |
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2 tbl | Plain Yogurt |
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1/2 Cup | Water |
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1 | Fresh Tomato | Chopped
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2 tbl | Tomato Puree |
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1 tsp | Salt |
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1/4 tsp | Garam Masala | (don't try to make without this)
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1 tsp | Ground Ginger |
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- Fry onion layers in ghee until just brown, then remove from pan an leave on a plate.
- Make the rest of the onion, the garlic, and ginger into a paste. Either use a blender/coffee grinder, or pestle and morter, or just chop everything together finely.
- Fry paste in the ghee for a few minutes until light brown.
- Add coriander, cumin, tuneric, cayenne and stir.
- Add yogurt, a teaspoon at a time, stiring in.
- Add chicken and stir.
- Add tomatoes and salt. Add enough water so will simmer for 20mins covered.
- Add garam masala and prepared onion slices. Mix and cook uncovered for 7-8 mins.