Masala Raisin Chicken
Ingredients
1/4 chicken (about 400g) - cut into bite sizes
1 1/2 tbsp (or as needed) plain chili powder (add water and mix into a thick paste)
2 tbsp dried raisins
1/2 tbsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tbsp onion paste
1 tomato - chopped
Spices - 1 cinnamon, 1 star anise and 3 cloves
2-3 sprigs curry leaves
3 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Preparation
1
Heat oil and fry spices with ginger, garlic and onion paste.
2
(Just for 1-2 mins)
3
Add chili paste and continue to fry over low heat till oil splits.
4
Put in chicken, tomato, curry leaves and raisins.
5
Season with salt.
6
Add a bit of water if needed to cook the chicken.
7
Continue to stir till everything comes together;
8
a thick gravy coated over the chicken pieces.
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About
Raisins for a hint of sweetness to harmonize the spiciness and to hit the right notes in the taste.
Yield:
For 3-4 people
Added:
Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 4:28am
