Chicken Bhuna Masala

Marinate the Chicken : 1. Take 700 gms chicken in a large bowl. 2. Add turmeric powder, salt as per taste, coriander powder, red chilli powder, curd and ginger garlic paste . 3. Mix it well and keep aside for 20mins.

Making the Masala : 1. Take a pan and add coriander seeds, black peppercorns , black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, cumin seeds and crushed kasuri methi. 2. Dry roast on a low flame for 1 to 2 mins untill it turns aromatic. 3. Cool it and transfer it to a grinder jar .Make a fine powder and keep aside for further use.

Frying Chicken: 1. Add 1 tbsp oil and 1 tsp ghee or clarified butter in a pan. 2. Once it is hot add marinated chicken pieces and fry all the sides properly. 3. Take out the chicken pieces in a plate.

Cooking Bhuna Chicken: 1. In the same pan add 2 tbsp refine oil and 1 tbso ghee or clarified butter. 2. Add black peppercorns, cloves, cumin seeds. 3. Add chopped onion and saute for 2 to 3 mins till it turns golden brown. 4. Cover and Cook for 1min. 5. Open the lid and stir it well . 6. After it turns golden brown add fried chicken and mix it well. 7. Add salt as per taste.Cook for 4 to 5mins on medium flame. 8. Add 1 tbsp curd and 2 tbsp prepared masala. Mix it well . 9. Cook for 2 to 3 mins on a low medium flame untill the chicken cooked well. 10. Once the chicken is nicely cooked turn off the flame and serve hot. 11. You can garnish with coriander leaves.