Chicken Masala
Powder
Spice mix for aromatic & flavorful North Indian style Chicken dish commonly used in South Asia, where pieces of chicken is simmered in a fragrant sauce made by ‘Chicken masala powder’ to prepare ‘Chicken Curry or ‘Chicken Bhuna’ in thick gravy.
Ingredients:
Coriander, Cumin, Turmeric, Ginger, Black Pepper, Red Chili Powder, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cloves.
Simple recipe for chicken masala with a thick or liquid gravy
Add 2 tbsp oil to a heated pan, add 1 small chopped onion, stir fry until translucent, add 1 tbsp ginger & garlic paste, stir, add little water if needed, stir, add 1 lb cut pieces of Chicken, fry a little till the sides of the chicken turns light brown, add 2 tbsp chicken masala, salt to taste, stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, add 1 cup diced tomatoes, and let the chicken cook in this till the tomato gravy thickens.
For thick gravy (chicken bhuna), add 3 tbsp yogurt, stir and cover and let it cook till the Chicken pieces are soft & tender,
Or for liquid gravy (chicken curry) add 1 cup of broth or water, bring to boil, cover & simmer on low heat until the Chicken pieces are soft & tender.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro (coriander) and serve steaming hot over rice or accompanied with a piece of warm naan bread.