(Pressure Cooker) Chicken Curry

I always used to feel that when I don't marinate the chicken for the curry, the  chicken remains relatively bland and the masala is not absorbed properly but this time it wasn't the case. I didn't marinate the chicken and neither did I fry it (I rarely do) but the result turned out to be simply awesome. The chicken was also not bland and the curry was yummy.

I am a big fan of chicken curry and I can have it almost every weekend! this one is perfect for a relaxing treat on a weekend, very easy with no special ingredient, just the common indian spices we use everyday.

Do try this one.

Ingredients :-

• Chicken- 10-12 medium pieces
• Onion- 2 medium finely chopped.
• Tomato - 2 big blanched and chopped.
• Yogurt- 2 tablespoons
• Ginger- 1 tablespoon(grated or paste)
• Garlic- 2 tablespoon(grated or paste)
• Coriander powder- 2 tablespoon
• Turmeric- 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder- 1/4th teaspoon or (to taste)Bay leaf- 1
• Salt - to taste

To grind-

• Cumin seeds(jeera)- 1 teaspoon
• Cloves- 6-7
• Black pepper corns- 10 -12
• Black cardomom- 1 Big
• Green cardomom- 1
• Dry red chilli- 1 (seeds removed)

Method :-

• Grind cumin, cloves, cardamoms(black and green), black pepper corns, dry red chilli using mortar and pestle.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan or directly in the pressure cooker.
  
• Add bay leaf and add onions and saute till rich golden brown.
• Add all the grind spice mixture and saute for a minute, don't let it burn.
• Add ginger garlic paste and cook till raw smell goes.
• Add all the powdered spices, mix well.
• Add yogurt and cook till oil seperates.
• Now add the chicken pieces and cook on medium high heat for 4-5 minute till the chicken becomes slightly brown, keep stirring.
• Reduce the heat to low, add a little water if required and cook till the chicken is half done.
• Now add the chopped blanched tomatoes, cook for another minute.
• Add little water(not too much else it would be too watery), close the lid and pressure cook for 5 minutes.
• For best results, Open the pressure cooker only when all the steam has escaped.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

enjoy with hot chapatis and rice!

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