Kozhi Mulaku Curry/ Spicy Red Chicken Curry

Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken, cut into pieces 2 onions, chopped 1 big tomato, chopped 2 green chillies 5 garlic cloves, crushed 1" piece ginger, crushed 3-4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 2- 2 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp chicken masala 3 cloves 2 cardamoms 2 small piece cinnamon sticks salt water oil Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a pan/ kadai , add chopped onions, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves and saute till onion becomes transparent.
2. Add ginger, garlic and green chillies and saute for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add chopped tomatoes , stir well and saute till soft and tomatoes are cooked.
4. Now add kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder and mix well.
5. Add 1 1/2- 2 cups of water and salt and allow to boil.
6. Add cleaned chicken pieces to this and mix well. Mix in garam masala and chicken masala. Cover and cook till chicken is done.
7. Check salt and if gravy is not enough, add more water and boil for few minutes. Serve hot...