Cardamom-Flavored Chicken (Elaichi Murgh)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 lb chicken, boneless and cubed
• salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2/3 cup plain yogurt

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil and lightly fry all but a pinch of ground cardamom.

2. 2

   Add chicken and salt, stir until meat is sealed on all sides.

3. 3

   Stir in spices and tomato paste and mix well.

4. 4

   Pour in yogurt and 2/3 cup water.

5. 5

   Bring to boil, reduce to low heat and cook until chicken is tender.

6. 6

   Serve hot with rice, sprinkled with reserved cardamom.