Monday 20 January 2014

Green Chilli Chicken


Ingredients for Green Chilli Chicken:
Chicken 1-1/2 inch pieces 1 kg
Small green chillies 1 cup
Green chillies (chopped) 3
Onions (quartered) 2
Garlic 10 cloves
Ginger (sliced) 1-1/2 inch piece
Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Oil 3 tbsp
Cumin seeds 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Roasted cumin powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 2 tsp
Garam masala powder 1 tsp

Method:
Grind together the chopped green chillies, onions, garlic, ginger, chopped fresh coriander and salt. 
Marinate the chicken in this mixture for about half an hour. 
Heat the oil, add the cumin seeds. 
When they begin to change colour add the turmeric powder. 
Add the marinated chicken and small green chillies and mix well. 
Add the cumin powder, coriander powder and stir to mix. 
Add the garam masala powder and adjust the seasoning. 
Stir in half a cup of water, cover and cook. 
Lower the heat and cook for another eight to ten minutes or till the chicken is cooked. 
Serve hot.

Green Chilli Chicken by Zarnak Sidhwa

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