1. Chicken Kadai

Combine the powerful flavors and aromatics together, and you’d get Chicken Kadai! Succulent chicken is cooked in a rich tomato-based gravy.

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 35 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Marinate

• 1 whole chicken, skin removed, cut into 12 pieces.
• ½ tbsp. ginger paste
• 1 tbsp. garlic paste
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp cilantro powder
• Red food coloring (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice

Other

• 10-12 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp. garlic, crushed
• 1 inch piece of ginger, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, divided
• ½ cup water
• 4 tbsp. oil

Directions:

Wash and dry the chicken pieces.

Mix all the Marinate ingredients together and add the chicken pieces. Leave to Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Once Marinated, heat 4 tbsp. of oil. Add in the curry leaves, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 20 seconds and then add in the chilies and onion. Cook until the onion turns translucent – about 2 minutes.

Next add in the chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

Add in the chicken. Season with salt according to taste.

Cook on high, stirring occasionally until oil rises to the top. This should take about 5 minutes.

After the oil appears, lower the heat and add in the water. Simmer for 10mins or until the chicken has cooked through.

To serve, garnish with thinly sliced ginger and chopped cilantro leaves. Serve with a side of bread to enjoy!