Clean and cut 500 grams of chicken into medium-sized pieces.
Marinate the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons of red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, salt to taste, and 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a kadai (wok) on medium flame.
Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
Add the marinated chicken to the kadai and mix well.
Cover the kadai with a lid and let the chicken cook on a low flame for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom.
Once the chicken is cooked and the oil starts separating, increase the flame to high and fry the chicken until it turns a nice golden brown.
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.