Recipe: Dhaba Chicken

Pan 1

1. Marinate 750g chicken pieces with 1 tsp red chili powder, salt, 1 tbsp ginger paste, 1.5 tbsp garlic paste.
2. Heat oil. Add chicken pieces.
3. Add chicken to Pan 2.
4. Rinse with 2 cups water and add to Pan 2.

Pan 2

1. Heat oil. Add chopped 3 medium onions. Saute till golden.
2. Add 1 tbsp ginger paste and 1 tbsp garlic paste. Saute till raw smell gone.
3. Add 0.5 tsp turmeric powder, 1.5 tsp red chili powder, 2tsp coriander powder, 1tsp cumin powder.
4. Add 1 cup fresh tomato puree. Saute till oil surfaces.
5. Add 3 green cili padi.
6. Add salt to taste.
7. Add chicken. Add water.
8. Add 3 tbsp chopped coriander leave.
9. Add 0.5 tsp garam masala powder.
10. Cover and cook on medium fire till chicken is done.
11. Mix 1 tbsp atta flour with half cup water till smooth. Add to the chicken gravy.
12. Cook till the gravy thickens slightly.