Kadai Chicken (Stir-fried Chicken with Peppers)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 large boneless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large-sized onion sliced
- 1 medium-sized green pepper sliced
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes cut into wedges
- salt to taste
- roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large non-stick wok and fry cumin seeds, ginger and garlic for a few seconds till fragrant. Add in spices and tomato paste, and mix well.
- Add in chicken pieces, and stir-fry with the spices for 2-3 minutes till lightly browned along the edges.
- Add in the onions and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes till the onions start to soften. Now add in the peppers and tomatoes, season with salt, and mix well. Let it cook covered for 5-6 minutes till the chicken is completely cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve warm.
Notes
To make a vegetarian version like Kadhai Paneer, simply substitute chicken pieces with cubes of paneer.