Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 pound skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 white onions (chopped)
  • 1 inch knob ginger (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 2 to matoes (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 cup water
  • Cilantro (chopped)

Instruction

  • Heat ghee in a dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and a bay leaf.
  • When the cumin seeds start to splutter, add the onions an cook for about 10-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown
  • Add ginger and garlic. Stir for a minute then add the tomatoes, cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the spices and chicken and mix well. Then add one cup of water, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is done.
  • Remove cover and cook for 5 more minutes to reduce the liquid.
  • Garnish with cilantro.