Fried Hot Chili Chicken

Step 1

For Hot Chili Paste: In a blender,combine curry paste,fresh and dried chilies,tomato paste,garlic,chili powder,sugar and salt. Blend until smooth.

Step 2

Preheat peanut oil in a large,heavy bottom pan. Add cumin seeds and cook,stirring, over medium heat for 2 minutes or until they begin to pop and release aroma. Stir in onion and curry leaves and cook,stirring,for a further 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in chili paste and cook for a further 5 minutes. Stir in ground cumin,coriander and turmeric. Cook,stirring, for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in tomatoes and their juices and chicken stock. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add chicken breasts and garam marsala,cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and tender. Serve with cooked rice and yogurt.