Ingredients

• 1kg - chicken (full thighs, breast)
• 1/2 kg - onions
• 1 tsp - ginger/garlic paste
• 6 - green chillies, cut lengthwise
• Green coriander, finely chopped
• 1 stem - curry leaves
• 3 - tomatoes, medium size, pureed
• 2 tbsp - oil
• 3/4 glass - water
• Masala:
• 1 tsp - red chilli powder (according to taste)
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - coriander powder
• 1.5 tsp - tandoori masala
• 1/4 tsp - red food colour
• Salt to taste

How to Make Chicken Chukka

• Wash the chicken thoroughly. Heat oil, and add ginger, garlic, and onions; fry till golden brown.
• When done, add all the masalas except food colour. Fry it for a few seconds.
• Add tomato puree, coriander, and green chillies. Fry till all the masalas are mixed well.
• Add chicken and fry with masala for about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add red food colour, curry leaves, and water and let the chicken cook till tender. See that the water is completely dried.
• Garnish it with green coriander leaves. Serve hot with either plain naan or boiled rice.