Mom's Chicken Gravy

Its mother’s day & you’v brought her gifts & sweets,well that’s pretty obvious don’t u think?So how bout you cook dinner for her tonight?(here,im specifically trying to point out the boys).Most of the boys i know including my younger brother for them cooking isn’t their forte.I remember once my brother cooked us noodle & though it was salty,my grandma was so happy,she finished it all.

I was cooking meal this morning & while I was preparing this chicken curry I thought I should write a post about this too.I mean who doesnot love chicken curry & rice(yeah I know vegeterians don’t) but Im sure they would too if they tried some of this.

Every family has their own versions of chicken curry.This is my quick & simple version.I call it Mom’s Chicken Gravy because my mom taught me most of the dishes including this one.And those who have no idea of cooking,it may look quite dense but its really easy-pisy,trust me!

Still don’t?see for urselves :

First heat up some vegetable oil,after it gets hot add methi,corainder & jeera seeds.Add chopped onions & let it turn slighty brown,add bay leaves(tejpatta),ginger-garlic paste & turmeric.

Toss the chicken in the pan & close the lid.(Im using 1/2 kilo chicken chunks).Keep checking in every 2 minutes or so,dont let the meat stick in the pan.

The chicken will release some water in some minutes,then take some cardamom(sukmel),cloves(lwang),cinnamon stick(dalchini) crush it & throw in the pan.Also add salt to taste.Cook for some more minutes until the chicken turns slighty brown.

Add chopped tomatoes,chillies & spring onions.Stir.Then add chilli powder,jeera powder,coriander powder(optional),meat masala,pinch of black pepper & add a little water & let the spices cook.

Add more water or chicken stock & let it come to boil.Turn down the heat & let it come to thick consistency,thats what we call gravy.

Turn off the heat,chop some corainder leaves & garnish on top.Serve hot w/ rice!

This portion serves 4-5 people.Your mom will absolutely love it.And dont worry even if u make it slighty salty or doensot turn out perfect,well its the thought that counts.GOOD LUCK!

Here's to all the beautiful moms out there.Happy Mother's Day!

                                                                                  xx,

                                                                                  Punam