Spicy Chicken  
by: Shoba Reddy

A Spicy Delicious Chicken curry

Ingredients:

  • Chicken whole   -   1kg
  • Ginger paste   -   2 tbsp
  • Garlic paste   -   1tbsp
  • Onions   -   3 medium
  • Turmeric   -   1/2 tsp
  • Cloves   -   3
  • Elaichi   -   3
  • Cinnamon   -   1 stick
  • Bay Leaves   -   2
  • Coriander Powder(fresh)   -   1 tbsp
  • Cashewnut powder   -   1 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder   -   3 tbsp
  • Garam Masala   -   1 tbsp
  • Lemon   -   1
  • Coriander Leaves   -   1 cup

    • Method:

    Clean and cut the chicken into 14 small pieces. Add lemon juice to the chicken pieces and keep aside Chop the onions into very small pieces and keep aside Heat 50 ml oil in a large thick bottomed non stick pan Add the bay leaves,cloves,elaichi and cinnamon stick. Once the above spices start emitting a good aroma add the chopped onions. Fry the onions till they are golden brown then add the turmeric and the ginger garlic pastes Fry for another 3 minutes after adding the ginger and garlic pastes. At this point we can add half cup water so as to make the onions more pulpy. Now add the chicken pieces. After approximately 5 minutes add the remaining ingredients. Add a large cup of water and simmer till the chicken is tender. Stir once in a while. After approximately 25 minutes turn off the heat and transfer the chicken into a serving bowl Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with pulao or white rice