CHICKEN DO PYAZA

1 kg chicken
2 onions
2 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tbs kasoori methi
1 tbs red chilli powder
1 1/2 tbs desi ghee
2 1/2 tsp garlic and ginger paste
2 tomatoes
1 small cup yoghurt
1 tbs turmeric powder
1 tbs coriander powder
1 tbs cumin powder
3 tbs cream
1 tbs coriander leaves
1 tbs mint leaves
1 tbs chopped green chillies
Salt

For the garam masala:

1 tbs green cardamom powder
1 tbs mace powder
1 tbs clove powder
1 tbs cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp black cardamom powder


Method:

For garam masala: Mix green cardamom powder, mace powder, clove powder, cinnamon powder and black cardamom powder.

Cut chicken into even size pieces and marinate with garlic paste, ginger paste, salt and some red chilli powder.

Finely chop one onion and cut the other into large pieces. Blend tomatoes to make a puree.

Heat desi ghee in a pan. Add garlic and ginger paste. When it turns brown, add chopped onions and cook till it turns golden brown. Now add tomato puree and salt.

Take some yoghurt in a bowl, add turmeric and red chilli powder and mix it well. Add this mixture to the tomato puree and cook for some time. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, the marinated chicken, the onion cut into large pieces, water and garam masala.

For the garnish: Heat cream, coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies and kasoori methi. Add to the chicken and serve hot.