A simple chicken curry

Ingredients

1. Chicken - 1 kg
2. Onion (finely chopped)- 4 nos
3. Tomato (diced) - 3 nos
4. Ginger paste - 1 tsp
5. Garlic paste - 1 tsp
   
6. Red chilly powder – ½ tbsp
7. Coriander powder – 1 ½ tbsp
8. Turmeric powder - ¼ tbsp
9. Garam masala - ½ tbsp
10. Oil – 4 tbsp
11. Curry leaves – a few
12. Salt - As required

Method

1. In a pan heat oil and fry onion and curry leaves.
2. Stir continuously till onion starts to change its color to brown.
3. Make a paste of all the spices by adding a little water.
4. Add this paste to the pan and fry till oil starts to separate.
5. Add tomatoes and fry till they are tender.
6. Add the chicken pieces and ginger garlic paste.
7. Cover the pan with a lid.
8. Stir occasionally and cook in low flame till chicken is well cooked.
9. Remove the lid and cook in medium high till gravy thickens
10. Remove from fire and serve hot.