Thariwala Chicken Curry

Recipe for: CURRY – THARIWALA CHICKEN

Ingredients:

• 2 tblsp sunflower oil
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 225g tin tomatoes, whizzed in blender until smooth
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped, seeds & all
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 handfuls fresh coriander, chopped
• 4 chicken thighs, skinned

 Method:

1. heat oil in large pan, add cumin seeds and, when they begin to sizzle, add the onion & garlic, and fry until golden brown
2. remove from the heat & add the tomato, ginger, chillies, salt, turmeric, garam masala and half the coriander
3. cook, stirring frequently, over a low heat until the mixture becomes shiny and the oil separates out (this is very important)
4. add the chicken & stir-fry in the sauce for a few minutes
5. add boiling water to just cover, bring to the boil, then lower the heat & simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until cooked through
6. remove the lid, raise the heat & thicken the sauce for five minutes
7. stir in the rest of the coriander & serve