Step 1

Heat the pan to medium heat, drizzle 3-4 tbsp of oil and add the green cardamom and follow with the chopped garlic. Stir it for a few seconds, add the chopped onions and cook until soft and translucent.

Step 2

Next, add the garlic paste and ginger paste and cook until the onions are light brown. Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are soft and oil separate.

Step 3

Then add tomato puree and ground spices, chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, curry powder, and crushed chillies.

Step 4

Place the chicken pieces and combine well with spices and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add warm water and add salt to taste.

Step 5

Bring the heat to low-medium and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender.

Step 6

Add green chillies, and dried Kasuri methi and stir it well. Make a taste test and adjust salt and water to taste. Finish with coriander.

Step 7

Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with thinly sliced ginger strips and serve with plain rice or a choice of flatbread.