Ginger Chicken Curry

Ginger Chicken Curry is my special preparation and this is typically how I make Chicken Curry at home.

Preparation Method:

Cut the chicken (approx-1.5 lb) into bite-size cubes.

Marinate Chicken for 30 mins with the following:
Sugar/honey -1 tsp
Ginger paste-1 tbsp
Soy sauce -2 tsp
Tomato ketchup-1 tbsp
Salt to taste

Heat oil in a pan.
Fry the marinated chicken pieces until its caramel in color. Remove chicken pieces from pan.

In the remaining oil add the following and fry:
Cloves -5
Cinnamon Stick -1
Bay Leaf -1
Remove the above 3 items from oil once they are fried.

Add the following and fry in low flame:
Ghee-1 tbsp
Onion- 2 medium size; thinly sliced
Tomato-1 ;medium size, cubed
Garlic -5 pods; crushed
Green Chillies -5 ; slit in half lengthwise
Coriander powder -2 tbsp
Turmeric powder-1 tsp
Red Chili powder -1 tsp
Garam Masala powder-1 tbsp
Curry leaves-
Potato- 2; cut into cubes

Once caramelized, add the fried chicken and ½ cup water.
Cover the pan and bring it to a boil.
Do the taste test and add salt if necessary.
Now add 2 tsp lime juice and Garnish with minced cilantro

Ginger Chicken Curry is now ready to be served with hot steamed Rice or Chappathi and Raita (Yoghurt Salad) as a side dish.