Wash and chop the chicken to a bite size pieces, drain on a colander.
Heat a Kadai with oil, saute finely chopped onions till it changes colour.
Add ginger garlic paste and cook well for a couple of minutes.
Now add the chicken pieces and saute well.
Add the red chili powder, salt, and turmeric powder and let it cook for 5 to 7 mins on low flame.
Now add the tomatoes and the ground masala and let it simmer for 10 mins.
When the masala and the chicken is well coated and cooked, add water as required and bring to a boil.
Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve with Briyani or Roti.