Hyderabadi Chicken Masala

Hyderabadi Chicken Masala is a quick and easy recipe to make yet it's rich ingredients brings a lot of flavors. 

The dish goes well with Biryanis, Pulao or Naan.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 25 minutes 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Spices to Grind:

Dry red chilies: 5

Coriander seeds: 1 teaspoon 

Fennel seeds/Saunf : 1 teaspoon 

Cinnamon: 1" stick 

Star Anise: 1

Mace : 1

Shredded Coconut : 3 tablespoons 

Cumin /Jeera: 1 teaspoon 

Green cardamom: 3

Cloves : 5

Nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon grated 

For Curry:

Onion: 1 large chopped finely 

Tomato: 1 medium chopped finely 

Ginger garlic paste: 1 tablespoon 

Chicken: 500 gms

Water : 1/2 cup 

Cashews: 8-10 soaked and made into paste.

Cilantro/coriander leaves: To garnish 

Method: 

Add all the ingredients listed to grind and make a smooth powder.

Heat oil in a pan and add onions. Sauté them till they turn translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 30 seconds.

Add tomato, spice powder and chicken, mix well. Fry for 5 minutes. 

Mix the chicken, turn the heat to medium, cover lid and cook for another 5 minutes. Open lid, add water and cook for 3 minutes until the chicken is completely done. Add cashews paste, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes and turn off the stove. 

Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with Biryani, Pulao or Naan