Chicken Bhuna
Chicken bhuna is an Indian curry with delicious fried onions and aromatic herb and spices that tastes fantastic! Enjoy with freshly cooked basmati rice and naan bread.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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3 medium onions, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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1/4 cup hot water
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped
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2 green chiles, halved lengthways (Optional)
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2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
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1 teaspoon curry paste, such as Patak's
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
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Heat oil in a nonstick pan over high heat. Add onion and salt; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low; stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add hot water; cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
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Add chili powder, ground coriander, cumin, and turmeric; cook and stir over high heat until spices are toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and green chiles; cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
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Add chicken; cook and stir over high heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in curry paste; reduce heat to low, cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, adding a little water if necessary, about 5 minutes. Check seasoning and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.
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