Easy Garam Masala Chicken Curry

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (yields 1 cup)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 2 heaping tbsp garam masala (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup hot water

Marinade

• 1 lb of bone-in, skinless chicken
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Directions:

1. Add the marinade ingredients in a medium non-reactive bowl. Mix to coat chicken with yogurt and grated ginger, thoroughly. Refrigerate overnight.
2. Heat a medium saucepan on medium-high. Add cooking oil. Once oil is hot, add cumin seeds. Wait till seeds sputter before adding onions. Sprinkle salt and cook until onions are fragrant and translucent.
3. Once onions are lightly browned and fragrant, add turmeric + chili powder. Stir to combine.
4. Add marinated chicken + bay leaves, and stir until everything is combined. Fry for a few minutes.
5. Add garam masala and hot water. Mix and cover to cook on medium heat for 40 minutes, until oil separates and chicken is fully cooked.
6. Serve hot with naans, saffron scented basmati rice or chapatis.