Murg Methi

INGREDIENTS

Chicken  -  1/2 kg
Onion sliced  -  2 nos
Tomatoes sliced  -  2 nos
Garlic paste  -  2 tsp
Ginger paste   -  2 tsp
Coriander powder  - 2 tsp
Cumin powder  -  1 tsp
Turmeric powder  -  1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder  -  1 tsp
Garam masala  -  2 tsp
Methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) chopped -  2 tsp
Oil  - as required
Salt  -  as needed.


METHOD

Heat oil in cooking pan and add the sliced onion, saute till the onion becomes golden brown color.
Remove from heat and grind the onions into a smooth paste.
Now grind the tomatoes along with ginger and garlic paste into a smooth paste.
Heat the oil left over from frying the onions, add the onion paste and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Now add the tomato paste and all the powders along with garam masala and mix well.
Saute the masala well until the oil begins to separate from it.
Now add the chicken pieces  to the masala and add required salt and mix well.
Saute till the chicken is cooked well.
Then add the methi leaves and stir well.
Add 1/2 cup water and stir well and cover the pan and cook till the chicken is tender.(Add more water if the masala dries up).
Remove from heat after is chicken is cooked well.
Serve hot with chapatis or rice.