Indian Appetizers Recipes - Diced Chicken Masala on Toast Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 g) yogurt

• 1 teaspoon chili paste or minced

• fresh chilies

• 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala (refer recipe)

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic

• 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 8 oz (250 g) boneless chicken, diced

• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil or butter

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1/2 tablespoon curry powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 5 medium tomatoes, or 1/2 can (8 oz/225 g) whole tomatoes, diced

• 2 tablespoons minced coriander

leaves (cilantro)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Method:

1. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, chili paste, Garam Masala, 1/4 tea­spoon garlic, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and lemon juice with the chicken. Mix thoroughly and marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Heat the oil in a skillet and stir-fry the onions until lightly browned. Add the spices and the remaining garlic and ginger, and continue to stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Add the chicken (and any marinade). stir for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes. Simmer uncovered until the chicken is tender.

3. Remove the chicken and simmer the sauce until it has thickened. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the coriander and chicken. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm, spread on hot buttered toast.