Ingredients

  • 250 g skinless chicken
  • 250 g pumpkin (ghiya, peeled and cut into medium cubes)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 1/2 inch gingerroot, minced
  • 1/4 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Method

  • Cut the chicken into 2-3 inch pieces.
  • Put the onions, garlic, ginger, salt, chili powder, ground coriander, chicken and 1 1/2 cups water in a heavy based pot. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the meat is half cook.
  • Add oil, tomatoes and ghiya; cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Then add 2-3 cup water and cook until tender. If you want dry then evaporate all water; if you want gravy then keep water.