Chicken Masala, Spice Mix For 'Masala Chicken ' or ‘Bhuna Chicken’

Chicken Masala

For 'Masala Chicken ' or ‘Bhuna Chicken’ 

This warming and aromatic Spice blend for making delicious North Indian Style ‘Masala 
Chicken Curry in thick gravy' or ‘Bhuna Chicken in thick clinging gravy’. This chicken
 masala powder gives a fragrant thicker gravy content where pieces of chicken are simmered in the sauce to prepare a delicious, tasty Masala Chicken, that is served with rice or any flat breads like naan, roti or paratha

Ingredients:

Coriander, Cumin, Turmeric, Ginger, Black Pepper, Red Chili Powder, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cloves.

Simple recipe for chicken masala with a thick or curry gravy

Add 2 tbsp oil to a heated pan, add 1 small chopped onion, stir fry until translucent, add 1 tbsp ginger & garlic paste, stir, add little water if needed, stir, add 1 lb cut pieces of Chicken, fry a little till the sides of the chicken turns light brown, add 2 tbsp chicken masala, salt to taste, stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, add 1 cup diced tomatoes, and let the chicken cook in this till the tomato gravy thickens.

For thick gravy (chicken bhuna), add 3 tbsp yogurt, stir and cover and let it cook till the Chicken pieces are soft & tender,

Or for curry gravy (chicken curry) add 1 cup of broth or water, bring to boil, cover & simmer on low heat until the Chicken pieces are soft & tender.

 Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro (coriander) and serve steaming hot over rice or accompanied with a piece of warm naan bread.