Tomato Chicken
Ingredients
* 5 tbsp.veg oil
* 3/4 tsp whole cumin seeds
* 1″ stick of cinnamon -
* 2 bay leaves
* 6 whole cardamom pods
* 1/4 tsp whole peppercorns
* 2 med sized onions peeled and finely chopped
* 6-7 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped
* 1 pound of fresh tomatoes peeled and finely chopped (tinned can be substituted)
* 1″ cube of fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped
* 3 lb.jointed chicken pieces skinned
* 1-1/2 tsp salt
* 1 tsp red pepper powder
* 1/2 tsp garam masala.
Method
* Heat the oil in a large, wide pot over a med-high flame.
* When hot put in the cumin seeds, cinnamon, bay leaves, and pepper corns.
* Stir once and then add the onions, garlic, and ginger.
* Stir and let it fry till the onions pick up brown specs.
* Now put in the tomatoes, salt and the red pepper powder, stir fry for about 2-3 mins till the onions become soft and mushy.
* Now add the chicken pieces, stir to mix and bring to a boil.
* Pressure cook after adding 1 cup of hot water for about 15 mins.
* Once the meat is tender add the garam masala and cook with open lid for about 5 mins in order to reduce the liquid somewhat
