Spicy Chicken Thick Gravy

• oil4 tablespoons
• mustard seeds1⁄4 teaspoon
• large onion, chopped↗1
• medium tomatoes, chopped↗2
• turmeric powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• chili powder↗1 tablespoon
• coriander powder↗1 tablespoon
• garam masala↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• chicken, skinned and cut↗1
• lime juice↗1 tablespoon
• cinnamon stick↗1
• cardamom↗2
• bay leaf↗1
• cloves↗3
• medium potato, skinned and cubed↗1
• cup low-fat yogurt↗1⁄4
• cup coriander leaves, chopped↗1⁄2
• cup water↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1
• tablespoon cream (to garnish)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Wash the chicken well and with a knife slash the chicken flesh a little to enable to juices to penetrate.

2. 2

   In a bowl mix, chicken, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, lime juice, yoghurt and set aside. You can choose to set aside this mixture for about 1 hour to enable better flavoring.

3. 3

   In a deep vessel / casserole vessel heat the oil and mustard seeds on medium flame.

4. 4

   Add onions and sauté till golden brown.

5. 5

   Add the turmeric powder and stir a little.

6. 6

   Next add the cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf and fry for about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Next add the chopped tomatoes and sauté till the tomato smell disappears and then mash the tomatoes with your stirring spoon.

8. 8

   Now add the cubed potatoes and stir for about 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Add the chicken mixture to this mixture and stir for about 2 minutes.

10. 10

    Add the coriander leaves and stir again for about 2 minutes.

11. 11

    Add the water and stir again.

12. 12

    Close the lid and let it simmer till the chicken is done.

13. 13

    When chicken is done check the salt content and add a bit more salt as per taste.

14. 14

    You can also add additional chili powder if you would like it spicy.

15. 15

    When serving you can garnish this with a tsp of cream drizzled on top.