1. Clean and joint chicken .

2. Wash and slice tomatoes and keep them separate .

3.Peel and slice onions finely .

4 . Grind ginger and garlic and powder garam masala ,if used .

5. In a degchi heat oil or ghee. Fry onions till light brown .

 6. Add chicken ,garlic ,ginger , turmeric ,salt and garam masala .

7.Stir well for a few minutes .

8 Add chopped tomatoes and very little water

9. Cook till all water evapotates .

10. Stir till chicken browns and tomatoes and onions are well dissolved .

 11.Add more water and continue to cook till chicken is tender and oil comes up .

12. Add tamarind juice and sugar ;simmer and let its gravy chicken .Serve hot . .