Kadai Chicken is a flavorful Indian dish made with chicken cooked in a spiced tomato-based gravy, typically in a kadai or wok. Here's a basic recipe for making Kadai Chicken:

Ingredients:

For Marinating Chicken:

• 500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

For Kadai Chicken Masala:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2-3 green chilies, chopped
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

Marinate Chicken:

• In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare Kadai Chicken:

• Heat oil in a kadai or wok. Add finely sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Add Aromatics:

• Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.

Add Tomatoes:

• Add chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts separating from the masala.

Add Spices:

• Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well.

Cook Chicken:

• Add the marinated chicken to the masala. Cook until the chicken is browned.

Add Bell Peppers:

• Add the bell pepper strips to the kadai. Stir well and cook for a few minutes until the bell peppers are slightly tender.

Crushed Kasuri Methi:

• Crush kasuri methi between your palms and add it to the kadai. This adds a distinct flavor to the dish.

Simmer:

• Simmer the Kadai Chicken on low heat until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors are well blended.

Garnish:

• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve:

• Serve hot Kadai Chicken with naan, roti, or rice.