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