Chicken Tarkari

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(classic tender chicken curried in tomato and himalayan herbs)

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Steps

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In a large bowl , season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

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Heat oil and brown chicken.

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Reserve brown chicken in a plate.

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Drain excess oil.

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In a non-stick sauce pan , heat oil.

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To the hot oil , add whole red chilies and bay leaf.

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Fry for 30 sec.

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Add turmeric and chopped onion , and fry until brown.

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Put garlic and ginger into the onion mixture.

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Fry for 30 sec.

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To this mixture , add cumin powder , curry powder , chili powder , bruised cardamom , salt and pepper.

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Mix well for a minute or so.

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Transfer browned chicken pieces and chopped tomatoes into the spice mixture.

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Stir well.

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Add broth to the chicken mixture.

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Set heat to low and let simmer until chicken pieces are tender , and the sauce has thickened up to a desired consistency , about 35-45 minute.

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When cooked , turn off the heat and add chopped cilantro to garnish.

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Serve hot with rice and roti.

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Ingredients

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chicken breasts, onions, cumin powder, curry powder, chili powder, dried red chilies, bay leaf, green cardamoms, tomatoes, broth, garlic, gingerroot, turmeric, cooking oil, salt and pepper, fresh cilantro