Andhra Style Red Chicken Masala

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Chicken is an item with which you can experiment the way you please. You can make it into a grilled item or bake it, make it into a gravy or appetizer. In every way chicken tastes simply delicious. So, today we have a simple, spicy and a mouthwatering chicken recipe for you from the spice state of Andhra Pradesh.

This Andhra style red chicken masala is prepared in a rich, spicy and creamy red gravy. The blend of spices make this chicken recipe an absolute delight. It a great accompaniment with naans and rotis. If you are planning for a party this weekend, then this Andhra style red chicken masala is a must have on your menu.

So, here is the recipe of Andhra style red chicken masala. Do give it a try.

Ingredients

• Chicken- 1 whole (cut into curry pieces)
• Garlic and ginger paste- 1tbsp
• Salt (seasoned to taste)
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Red chilly powder- 1tsp
• Red food coloring (optional)
• Green chillies- 2-4
• Fresh coriander- 1 sprig
• Fresh mint- 1 sprig
• Onion- 1 (finely sliced)
• Raw sugar- ½ tsp
• Tomatoes- 2-4 (diced)
• Garam masala- ¼ tsp
• Cooking oil- 2tbsp
• Cashews- 1 handful (ground to fine paste)(optional)
• Creamy yogurt- 1tbsp
• Corn flour- 1tsp

Method

1. Sauté onions in a dry non-stick fry pan on high with raw sugar in cooking oil until caramelized.
2. Add garlic & ginger paste and sauté for a minute. Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, salt, cashew powder, yogurt & garam masala and stir.
3. Add diced tomatoes and stir.
4. Add the chicken and green chillies with one last stir and cover the pan with lid.
5. Cook until the chicken is tender for about 10-15 minutes.
6. Add the herbs (coriander and mint) at the last few minutes.
7. Serve with basmati rice, roti or naan.