Chicken in roasted gravy!

Good morning all...hope u guys are doing good today! This is a recipe I have been wanting to do for quite some time actually..and I finally got the opportunity yesterday. You would probably have heard of Maria's Menu? Who has'nt, eh? if you haven't, you should check her out at http://www.mariasmenu.com/. Trust me, you wont regret it. But at the same time, please don't ignore this poor soul :P. Anyways, this recipe is from her blog. So, Maria, this one's for you girl! Here we go...

INGREDIENTS

• Chicken- 1/2 kilo (500 gms)
• Onions- 2 1/2 medium sized- finely chopped
• 6-8 shallots (kunjulli)- finely chopped
• Garlic- 3 cloves, chopped
• Ginger- 1/4" piece, chopped
• Tomato- 1 medium or 2 small- chopped
• Ginger-Garlic paste- 1 teaspoon
• Red chilly powder- 2 1/2 teaspoons
• Coriander powder- 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper powder- 2 teaspoons
• Garam masala powder- 1/2 teaspoon
• Fennel powder (perinjeerakam powder)- 1/2 teaspoon
• Water- 1/2 cup
• Oil -2 tablespoons
• Salt to taste

METHOD

• Marinate the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon red chilly powder, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste and salt. Keep this aside for 15-20 minutes.
• In the sauce pan, heat oil and add shallots.
• Wait till they turn slightly brown, before adding the onions.
• Saute till the onions turn dark brown. Add a little salt at this stage. Ensure they don't get burnt. This should take upto 7 minutes on a medium flame.
• Add the ginger and garlic and saute for another 2 minutes till you get a nice aroma.
• Now add all your masala powders and reduce the flame so as to not burn the powders.
• Add tomatoes and saute till they get nicely mashed.
• Now add the water and salt.
• Add chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes on a medium flame.
• Now reduce the flame and cover the chicken and cook for another 15-20 minutes till the chicken is done.
• Garnish with curry leaves.

So, what do you think? Do try it out and leave behind your thoughts.

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