Pineapple Chicken Korma

This is quick and easy delicious  pineapple korma which taste absolutely divine..I had some pineapple left after making pineapple chicken fried rice And wanted something to go along with it .First I decided to make pineapple chicken but then wanted something to go with Naans as well so suddenly thought of making korma I know it does  sounds weird as a combo korma with fried rice ..I too felt the same but then thought of trying this weird combo. .To my surprise it paired very well .The sweet tangy pineapple blended well with all spices and chicken korma was a big hit.

Ingredients:
Chicken 400 gms
1/2 cup pineapple chopped
1/2 cup curds
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
2 onions sliced
1 tomato chopped
1 tsp meat masala
1 tsp garam masala powder
1/2 cup chopped coriander& mint leaves
1/4 tsp fennel powder
1/4 tsp mace powder
1/2 tsp roasted  cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste

Method:

• Marinate the chicken pieces with salt,ginger-garlic paste,red chilli powder &the pineapple pieces & set aside for 30 min .
• Fry the sliced onions till crisp and brown & keep aside.
• In a pan heat oil then add the bay leaves.
• Now add the chopped tomatoes & cook till mushy.
• Then put in the marinated chicken pieces & fry well  for 8 -10 min.over medium heat  .
• Now mix in all powdered masalas .
•  Now crush the fried onions and add to this.
• Saute well till the masala coats the chicken.
• Check for salt ,add if needed.
• Add  the chopped coriander & mint leaves.
• Finally add the  fennel and mace powder.
• Add about half cup/more water depending on  the gravy consistency you want.
• Bring it to a nice boil ,then simmer & cook till the chicken is well cooked.
• Serve hot with steamed rice/pulav/naan /bread of your choice.