Country Captain Chicken | How to make Country Captain Chicken

How to make Country Captain Chicken

1. Heat the oil in a deep-bottomed pan, and temper it with the broken red chilies, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and peppercorns. Be careful not to burn them,
2. Add the sliced onions and saute well for a few minutes, until they start turning pink. Add the chopped garlic.
3. Next add the ginger-garlic paste, mix well and add the chicken.
4. Fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes, before turning the heat down. Add the tomato puree and keep stirring until chicken starts to cook.
5. Season with turmeric, chili powder and salt and saute well, until oil oozes out from the masala.
6. Add 2 cups of water, and cook until chicken is tender and gravy has reduced to thick, soupy consistency. You may use a pressure cooker too.
7. Garnish with some sliced chilies and chopped coriander. Serve with steamed rice or roti/bread, etc.