Chicken Masala Fry

If you are looking for a thick chicken gravy types that you get in restaurants, then you should give this Chicken Masala Fry a try. I’m sure you will not be disappointed.

Ingredients

Marinade :

500gm Boneless Chicken
3-4 tbsp yoghurt
1.5 tbsp Tandoori masala mix
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste

Gravy :

3 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
1/2 Cinnamon Stick
4 cardamon pods
4 cloves
Fresh Curry leafs
3 large onions, finely chopped
2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
1 tsp tomato puree
150g tinned tomatoes
100ml chicken stock
Fresh Coriander
1 tsp mango chutney
1/2 tsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp brown sugar

Spice Mix

1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp tandoori spice mix



Method :

Marinade & cook the chicken.

• Place the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well
• Place the chicken in the marinade, cover with cling film and refrigerate for 3 hours
• When ready shallow fry the chicken

Gravy:

• Place the oil or ghee in your pan and gently heat on a low heat with the cinnamon, cardamon pods and cloves to gently infuse and flavor the oil
• After 2 minutes remove the cloves, turn up the heat to high and throw in the fresh curry leaves, fry for 20 seconds.
• Add the chopped onions and fry on a medium heat for 10-20 minutes until golden
• Add the ginger and garlic puree and fry for a further 2 minutes.
• Turn the heat to the lowest, create a well in the onions and add the dry spices and tomato puree.
• Slowly increase the heat to medium and fry for around 2 minutes
• Add the tomato puree along with the mango chutney, tamarind paste and brown sugar
• Fry for around 2 minutes to release the flavors and aromatic oils from the spices
• Add a little chicken stock to add some liquid into the gravy and turn the heat to a medium low to simmer for a further 10-15 minutes
• If the sauce runs dry add extra stock or water, making sure not to make the sauce too runny
• Check the seasoning and if the consistency of the sauce is right, add the chicken pieces, stir in and allow to simmer for a further 5 minutes
• Season with fresh coriander, stir and serve