Wishing all the Hindus a very happy Deepavali! Deepavali is special occasion whereby all the family members will gather, seek blessings from parents and elders, share their happy moments while crunching crispy murukku's and sweets. Children enjoys the most since they can wear new clothes, enjoys varities of sweets and snacks without any restrictions....and go around relative houses to collect gift money. That's rekindling my chilhood fantasy! How excited we were counting the days before Deepavali! Sigh! Those excitement still can be felt till now eventhough we have grown up. When I was writing this post actually I was travelling to hubby's hometown to celebrate Deepavali with my MIL and the family. My son is the most excited one since he can meet his cousins.
Yes, while the children plays with their firecrackers, mens busy chit chatting and watching television, we ladies had to prepare special feast for the guests that will be visiting our houses on this day! Here I would like to share a simple chicken gravy which can be prepared easily with the ingredients that will be always handy at home.
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Things that need to be prepared:
Chicken cleaned and washed 1kg
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
4 tbsp meat curry powder
2 sprig of curry leaves chopped finely
A pinch garam masala
1 cup yogurt
How to prepare:
Clean the chicken and pat dry. Then add all the ingredients except yogurt to the chicken and massage for few seconds. Leave it for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes add yogurt and mix again so that chicken coated well with the masala paste. Leave the chicken covered in chiller for 1 hour or more if you could. The more time you took for marination would be better absorbtion of spices.
Now its cooking time!
Things that need for cooking gravy:
5 cloves
cinnamon stick
5 cardamom
1 star anise
1/2 tbsp fennel seeds crushed
1 big red onion finely chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
*1 tomato (you can reduce to half )- chopped
2 potato halved
salt as needed
pinch of garam masala powder
water about 1/2 cup
Oil
How to cook:
Heat oil (about 3 tbsp) in a heavy bottom vessel. I use pressure cooker to speed up the cooking time. Add all the spices and curry leaves. Then add chopped onions and saute for few minutes till become transluscent. Now add the tomatoes and little bit salt. Continue to stir till the tomatoes turn soft and pulpy. It will take several minutes. Take care of the heat so that the tomatoes get mushy and soft.
Now add the marinated chicken with potatoes and mix well. Stir for 2 minutes till the raw smell off, then add 1/2 cup of water. Add salt and cover the pan and cook for two whistles.
If NOT using pressure cooker,let the chicken boils in medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes at least or till it cooks. Now open the cover and let the chicken simmer in slow fire for another 5 minutes before add another pinch of garam masala and turn off the heat.
This chicken gravy can be served with rice or dosa.
Happy cooking and have a grand feast on this special occasion!
Happy Deepavali !
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