Tomato chicken

Tomato Chicken masala is a rich creamy chicken recipe which is favorite in my family. Takes very less time to cook and taste reminds of dhaba stlye chicken dish from India. I have been cooking this recipe for years and is also in very high demand among my friends.


Marinate 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast pieces with 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 3 Tbsp of yogurt, and salt. Keep aside for at least one hour.
Take a deep skillet and heat 5 Tbsp canola oil and heat it over medium high heat. Add 1 bay leaf, 1 cinnamon stick ,3 green cardamom and 3 cloves to it. Fry till they leave aroma. Take care not to burn bay leaf. To this add 1 large finely chopped onions. Fry till crisp. Add finely chopped 2 green chillies, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 3 tsp chicken masala powder. Fry for few minutes and then add marinated chicken and 2 Tbsp tomato paste. Cook for 10 minutes uncovered. Add water as required and cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sprinkle lemon juice. Serve with naan or jeera rice.