Dhaba Chicken by Zarnak Sidhwa

Ingredients:

• Chopped onions 3
• Garlic cloves 2
• Chopped ginger 1 inch
• Oil 2 tbsp
• Ground coriander 1 tbsp
• Ground cumin 1/2 tsp
• Red chili crushed 1/2 tsp
• Cinnamon 1/4 tsp
• Ground cloves a pinch
• Ground cardamom a pinch
• Turmeric 1/4 tsp
• Tomato puree 1 cup
• Chicken breast 1/2 kg
• Salt to taste
• Garam masala for sprinkling
• Chopped coriander 2 tbsp

Method:

1. Heat oil.
2. Add the coriander, cumin, crushed red chilies, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom and cook over low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the onion, ginger and garlic ground together and cook until the mixture is golden brown.
4. Add the turmeric and tomato puree and simmer  until slightly thickened.
5. Sesaon the cubed chicken with salt and add.
6. Add water, cover and bring to a boil.
7. Simmer over low heat until the chicken is cooked.
8. Sprinkle garam masala on top, garnish with coriander and serve with rice or naan.