Achari Chicken Masala

Ingredients

chicken 1 kg with bonesGinger garlic paste 2 heaped tablespoonchopped Onion 2-3 mediumTomato puree 1 cup readymade or make with 1 large or 2 medium sized grinded in a grinderTomato paste 2 tablespoonsYogurt 1/4 cup beaten wellSalt according to tasteTurmeric powder 1 teaspoonKashmiri red pepper powder 1 tablespoonRed chillies powder or flakes 1 teaspoonGaram masala or all spice powder 1 teaspoonGreen chilies 4-5Coriander chopped for garnishoil 1/2 cupwater 1 cup

For Achari Masala

Mustard seed 1 teaspoonRai seeds 1 teaspoonKalonji or nigella seed 1 teaspoonFennel seed or saunf 1 tablespoonwhole corriander seeds 2 tablespoonswhole cumin seeds 2 tablespoonswhole Red chilies 3-4Dry roast for 2-3 min and crush coarsely only

Method

In a wok add oil and then add chopped onion and sauté fry for 5-7 minutes until goldenAdd ginger garlic paste and then again sauté fry for 2-3 minAdd chicken pieces and then sauté fry for 7-8 min until color of the chicken changesAdd tomato purée and tomato paste as wellAdd the powdered spices and slow the flame and cook on slow flame for 15-20 min until chicken is tenderAdd acahri masala and then cook on slow flame for another 5 minAdd the green chilies and chopped coriander and drizzle with lemon