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Marinate the chicken with lemon juice, red chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and 2 tbsp curd for an hour.
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Heat oil in a kadai and fry the garlic till it gets brown, strain and keeps aside.
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In the same oil add the whole spices and let them splutter.
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Add the onion, remaining salt and saute till they get brown in color.
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Add the remaining ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw aroma goes away.
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Add chili paste, turmeric, coriander powder and saute until it starts to stick to the pan, add 1/4 cup water and cook the spices for a min.
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Add chicken and saute till it starts browning and the oil leaves sides of the pan.
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Add curd and give it a mix for everything to get combined well.
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Once the oil starts to separate add 1/2 cup water, cover and cook the chicken till it's done.
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If u want the dry gravy to take off the lid and cook till u get your desired consistency.
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Garnish with coriander leaves and fried garlic and serve hot.