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Chicken Tawa Masala

A quick, spicy pan-fried chicken masala — perfect with rotis or rice.

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless chicken (cut into 1.5 cm pieces)
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Method

  1. Heat oil on a heavy tawa or skillet. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
  2. Add sliced onion and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add tomatoes, cook until soft and oil separates.
  5. Add turmeric, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well.
  6. Add chicken pieces and cook on high for 3-4 minutes until they change colour.
  7. Lower heat, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender. Stir occasionally.
  8. Uncover, increase heat to reduce any excess masala. Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with coriander.
  9. Serve hot with rotis or steamed rice.

Recommended cuts

Try our boneless chicken thigh for juicier results.