Ingredients

  • 6 clove garlic, finely grated
  • 4 tsp finely grated peeled ginger
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 cup whole milk yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 lb boneless chicken breast, halved lengthwise
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 128 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 steamed basmati rice

Method

  • Combine garlic, ginger, turmeric, garam masala, coriander and cumin in a small bowl.
  • Whisk yoghurt and half of spice mixture in a medium bowl.
  • Add chicken and turn to coat.
  • Cover and chill for 4-6 hours.
  • Cover and chill remaining spice mixture.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion, tomato paste, and cook, stirring often until tomato paste has darkened and onion is soft.
  • About 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining half of spice mixture and cook stirring often until bottom of pot begins to brown.
  • About 4 min.
  • Add tomatoes with juices.
  • Bring to a boil,reduce heat and simmer stirring often and scraping up browned bit from bottom of pot until sauce thickens about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add cream and chopped cilantro.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens for about 30-40 minutes.
  • Cut the chicken into bike size pieces and than fry it.
  • Add it to the sauce and simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice and cilantro springs.