Chaawal aur Tamatar Murgh

Chaawal aur Tamatar Murgh

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp Oil
• 3 Chilli powder
• 4 Onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp Garlic paste
• ½ cup Mint leaves
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• ½ cup Tomato puree
• 4 Tomatoes, chopped
• Salt according to taste
• ½ cup Coriander leaves
• 6 cups Basmati rice, cooked
• 1 kg Chicken breasts, boneless
• 3 Green Chillies, finely chopped

Method:

1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin slivers, wash well and put dry. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok, add onion and fry until golden.
3. Add tomatoes and garlic paste, cook for 10 minutes.
4. Mix-in tomato puree, green chillies, chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander leaves and salt.
5. Add chicken and cook over medium heat until the chicken gets done.
6. Spread 3 cups of rice in large oven proof dish, follow by a single layer of chicken. Top it off with a layer of remaining rice and garnish with mint leaves.
7. Cover with a tight fitting lid/foil and place in a hot oven, 350° F, for 20 minutes.
8. Serve hot.

Tip: Grill chicken to remove excess fat and add flavour. Instead of sauteing in stews and braised dishes, grill to remove fat and save on clean-up.