INGREDIENTS

Masala chicken
By: Naeema Mia
Instagram :@naeema_mia

Ingredients:
1 chicken cut wash drain
1 cup Maas / buttermilk
2 teaspoon ginger and garlic
2 teaspoon red masala
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
2 teaspoon dhana jeeru (cumin)
¼ teaspoon arad (Turmeric)
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 tablespoon ground almonds
Juice of one lemon
3 tablespoon tomato puree
Few strands saffron

METHOD

Mix all ingredients together with chicken and leave to marinade 2-4 hours I used 3 chickens and left for 4-6  hours covered in the fridge.

Heat pot with butter, cinnamon stick and Cardamon pods. Add 2-3 stands saffron with 1 clove garlic thinly sliced. When garlic turns pink and sweet aroma arise,add marinated chicken to the pot. Allow to cook until done. Burn extra water out until masala thickens slightly. Chicken must be moist do not dry completely.

Serve with garlic bread, chips and creamy vegetables.

INFO & TIPS

*note this recipe is for 1 chicken double, triple quantities for every chicken added*