Chicken Tarkari

Home-style Nepali chicken curry

• - 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
• - 2 cups potatoes, cubed
• - 1 cup onion, sliced
• - 1 cup tomatoes, pureed
• - 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• - 1 teaspoon turmeric
• - 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• - 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• - 1 teaspoon chili powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• - 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• - 3 tablespoons oil
• - 1.5 cups water
• - Salt to taste
• - Cilantro for garnish

1. 1

   Heat oil, add fenugreek seeds and let them splutter.
2. 2

   Add onions and fry until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste, cook for a minute.
3. 3

   Add all ground spices (except garam masala), stir for 30 seconds.
4. 4

   Add chicken pieces and brown well on all sides.
5. 5

   Add tomato puree, cook until oil separates.
6. 6

   Add water and potatoes. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked and potatoes are tender.
7. 7

   Sprinkle garam masala, garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or roti.