Topic: Chicken Kadhai - Times of India

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Ingredients
Chicken: 1 kg, Coriander seeds: 2 tsp, Cumin seeds: 2 tsp, Black peppercorns (whole): 6, Dry red chillies: 6, Ginger: 2-inch piece, Garlic: 15 cloves, Ghee: 2 tbsp, Oil: 2 tbsp, Onion (chopped): 1, Tomatoes (chopped): 4, Salt to taste, Fresh coriander leaves (chopped): 2 tbsp
Method
Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds and peppercorns and grind to a coarse powder. Grind red chillies, ginger and garlic to a fine paste. Now heat ghee and oil in a kadhai, add onion and saute till lightly browned. Add half of the coarsely ground spice powder and red chilli-gingergarlic paste and continue to saute for four minutes. Add tomatoes and salt and continue to cook till the tomatoes become soft. Put in the chicken pieces and stir. Add coriander leaves and the remaining coarsely ground spice powder and mix well. Pour half a cup of water. Cover and cook on medium heat till the chicken is done. Serve hot.