Frango assado masala

Ingredientes

• 800 gms Chicken (measured after cleaning)
• A small piece Cinnamon
• 3 Cardamom
• 6 Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp Black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp Chilli powder
• 1.5 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp Grated / crushed garlic
• 1/2 tbsp Grated / crushed ginger
• 1 tbsp Vinegar
• 1 cup Hot water
• 3/4 - 1 cup Sliced small onion / pearl onion
• Curry leaves
• Salt
• Oil (I used coconut oil, refer notes)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Grind together cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, fennel seeds, pepper, chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder with 3-5 tbsp of water to a smooth paste.

2. 2

   Marinate the chicken pieces with the ground masala, grated ginger and garlic, vinegar, salt and curry leaves. Add hot water to this. Mix well. Bring it to a boil and reduce the flame. Cover and cook till the chicken is done and the gravy is reduced to 1/4 cup.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pan and add sliced small onion and curry leaves. Fry it till the small onion turns golden brown. Add the cooked chicken along with the gravy.

4. 4

   Cook it on low flame for 7-8 mins till the gravy is almost dried and the chicken pieces are coated well with the masala. Stir in between. Remove from gas.