Name: Chicken Bhuna Masala recipe by Swathi Joshnaa Sathish at BetterButter
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Chicken washed and pat dried 750 grams; Onions big sized 4 finely chopped; Tomato red and ripened big sized 2 finely chopped; Cinnamon powder 1/4 teaspoon; Green cardamom 4; Black big cardamom 3; Cloves 3; Green chillies 4 finely chopped; Garlic pods 10 finely chopped; Ginger 1 inch piece finely chopped; Sesame oil 6 tablespoons; Yogurt 1 .5 cup 200 grams; Salt 1 tablespoon; Turmeric powder 3/4 teaspoon; Kashmiri Red chilli powder 2 tablespoons; Coriander powder 4 teaspoons; Kasuri methi / Dried fenugreek leaves 3 tablespoons crushed; Coriander leaves finely chopped 1/2 bunch

ABOUT Chicken Bhuna Masala RECIPE

Chicken Bhuna Masala is one authentic dish , in which water isn’t used and chicken is cooked totally in oil . No doubt ! A very delicious dish . Juicy chicken pieces perfectly cooked in oil and chicken ‘s natural juices turns out to be an outclass dish .

Ingredients Serving: 3

Chicken washed and pat dried 750 grams
Onions big sized 4 finely chopped
Tomato red and ripened big sized 2 finely chopped
Cinnamon powder 1/4 teaspoon
Green cardamom 4
Black big cardamom 3
Cloves 3
Green chillies 4 finely chopped
Garlic pods 10 finely chopped
Ginger 1 inch piece finely chopped
Sesame oil 6 tablespoons
Yogurt 1 .5 cup 200 grams
Salt 1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder 3/4 teaspoon
Kashmiri Red chilli powder 2 tablespoons
Coriander powder 4 teaspoons
Kasuri methi / Dried fenugreek leaves 3 tablespoons crushed
Coriander leaves finely chopped 1/2 bunch

Instructions

In an heavy based pan, heat oil .
Add the whole spices .
Add the chopped green chillies , chopped garlic , ginger and fry till roasted .
Add the finely chopped onions. Sauté till brown .
Add chopped tomatoes . Sauté till mushy .
Add the chicken and fry for 2 to 3 minutes . keep stirring in between . Maintain a medium flame .
Fry till the chicken discolours .
Add a cup of yogurt ( water free ) .
Add the coriander leaves , reserving few for garnishing .
Cover the pan for 5 -7 minutes and cook .
Add 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder .
Add 2 tablespoons Kashmiri Red chilli powder .,
Add 4 teaspoons coriander powder .
Add salt .
Add 1 teaspoon Garam Masala .
Mix all and cover the pan again . Cook for another 5-7 minutes under medium flame .
Keep stirring .
At this stage , the masala and the chicken binds well . Chicken gets a good colour .
Add crushed kasuri methi
Give a quick stir and cover the pan . Cook for 3 minutes . Let the flavours infuse in the chicken .
Remove the cover .
In high flame , stir and allow the masala to thicken .
Switch off the flame .
Add freshly chopped coriander leaves .
Serve hot with steamed rice / Pulkas/ pulaos/ naan.

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