Saturday, February 11, 2012

Chicken Masala


2lbs boneless chicken diced into bite sized pieces.
1 large yellow sweet onion diced small.
2 cloves garlic diced or mashed into a paste
1/2 tsp fresh ginger
5tbl EVOO
3tbl butter
1 small can tomato paste
chicken stock as needed
Heavy cream
4tbl masala spice mix
1/2 tbl turmeric
S&P to taste
cayenne or spicy red curry to taste (for heat)

Suate diced onion's in oil and butter until soft and slightly brown (not burned or crispy). Add garlic and ginger- saute until fragrant. Add spices and cook through but be careful not to burn.
Add can of tomato paste and combine thoroughly.
Add chicken to the pot and add 1/2-1 cup chicken stock to help all spices to coat chicken. Simmer until cooked through.
Add more chicken stock until you have a good amount of gravy. Slowly stir in heavy cream. Add S&P and any additional cayenne to taste.

Serve over Basmati rice and naan.
Garnish with cilantro or parsley.

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