Chicken tikka masala with a twist !!

This is the same chicken tikka masala which many  Britishers claim to be their national food.:) I have made only marginal changes and named it chicken tikka masala with a twist !! Enjoy...

Ingredients:

Chicken(Leg quarters) -2pounds

Curd-1Cup

Ginger /garlic paste-2tbspn

Onion-1large(Chopped finely)

Tomatoes-3(Pureed)

Whole garam masala-1cinamon stick,4small cardamons,1 big cardamon,1 bay leaf

Capsicum, bell pepper, onion, tomato-1Cup (Diced into cubes)

Dhaniya (Coriander) powder-1tbspn

Jeera(cumin) powder-1tbspn

Oil-3tbspn

Mustard oil-2tbspn

Fenugreek leaves -2tbspn

Garam masala-1tbspn

Coriander leaves -To garnish

Method:

Mix together curd,salt to taste,haldi powder,jeera powder,dhaniya powder , 1bspn of fenugreek powder and 2tbspn mustard oil to the raw chicken , let it marinate for 30minutes. Heat 1tbspn of oil,add marinated chicken and let it cook from both sides.After the chicken is done , keep it aside.

Heat oil in another wok ,add the whole garam masala,add finely chopped onion.Saute till brown, add ginger/garlic paste and saute till the raw smell vanishes.Add the pureed tomatoes ,fry till the oil separates.Add the diced vegetables and mix well .When the vegetables are done ,add the done chicken pieces to the gravy. Add jeera  powder,dhaniya powder,fenugreek leaves and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot with naan/chappati.