Ingredients non vegetarian 4 servings

• 500 gm boneless chicken pieces-cleaned well
• 5-6 basil leaves-chopped fine
• 3 big onion-chopped fine-this gets u a thick gravy
• 1 big tomato- chopped fine
• 3 garlic cloves -chopped fine
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp  any chicken masala
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper powder
• 3 tbsp ground masala (of 1 tsp saunf  seeds,1/2 tsp cumin seeds,1/2 tsp cinnamon powder,1/4 tsp maze powder,1/4 tsp crushed star-anise & 2 tbsp grated coconut)
• 1 3/4 tsp salt
• few curry leaves
• 1 handful chopped coriander leaves
• 3 cups water
• 1 tbsp  refined oil

Directions

1. In a pressure cooker,add oil,mustard seeds,cumin seeds,chopped garlic,chopped onions,chopped tomato,1 tsp salt,,chopped coriander(half) and curry leaves for 3-4 mins.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste,chopped basil leaves,chicken pieces,ground masala,chilli powder,turmeric powder,chicken masala,pepper powder,3/4 tsp salt,the remaining coriander leaves and 3 cups water.Mix this well so that the masala gets evenly spread and pressure cook upto 4 whistle.
3. Wait for the pressure to be released .Open the Pressure-pan lid and let it boil for a few mins till the gravy thickens to 3/4 th stirring at times.
   4.Serve this Basil-Chicken Masala hot with rice or any Indian breads.

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