Chicken Chatpata

Ingredients-

• Chicken-500 gm
• Onion chopped -4 large
• Cumin seeds-tsp
• bay leaf-2
• Nutmeg(javitri)-1
• Cinnamon stick-1 inch
• Dry red chilli-2
• Ginger Garlic paste-1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder-1 tsp
• Red chilli Powder-2 tsp
• Chicken masala(readymade)-1tbsp
• Tomato ketchup-1 tbsp
• Garam masala-1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Cooking Oil-5 tbsp
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Marination-

• Lemon juice-1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder-1 tsp
• Red chilli powder-1 tsp
• Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
• salt 1 tsp

Method-

• Wash the chicken and marinate with lemon juice,turmeric powder,red chilli powder,ginger garlic paste and salt for 10 mins.
• Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds,nutmeg,bay leaf and dry red chilli.
• Add chopped onions and fry it for 4-5 mins.Once the onion changed its colour add ginger garlic paste,turmeric powder and red chilli powder and mix it well.
•  Add marinated chicken in the pan and add little salt, mix the chicken properly in the onions and cover the lid.
• After 3-4 mins ,add chicken masala powder and cover the lid again.Cook it on the low flame.
• Add some water if required and stir .
• When the chicken nearly cooked,add tomato ketchup and garam masala and cover it.
• Turn off the flame and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Ready to eat with rice,paratha,roti,pulao or as starter.