GRILLED CHICKEN IN SPICY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Make the tikka kabaabs and cut them into smaller pieces if you wish. Then make the fried onion paste (reserving the ghee).2. In a food processor, process together the tomatoes and cilantro until' pureed.3. Place the onion paste, along with 1 tablespoon of the ghee in which the onion paste was fried. Add the pureed tomatoes and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until all the juices evaporate, about 7 minutes.4. Add the coriander, cumin, fenugreek leaves, paprika, garam masala, and salt and stir about 1 minute. Then add the water and the grilled chicken kabaab pieces and simmer about 5 minutes. Add the cream and simmer another 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with some chopped cilantro, and serve.VARIATION: Substitute any of the tikkas in "Starters and Snacks" with different meats, paneer cheese, or vegetables, to create a new dish every time.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.