Green Masala Chicken.
Ingredients
1kg Chicken
3-4 Cashew nuts
2 handfuls of Coriander leaves
2-3 mint leaves
1 tablespoon grated coconut
A big piece of ginger
Few peppercorns (Use accordingly)
2 green chillies
1 large finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 teaspoon of red chilli powder
Refined oil
Ghee or clarified butter
Cinnamon stick and a Bay leaf
Half a glass of milk
Preparation
1
Marinate the chicken pieces with turmeric and red chilli powder.
2
Make a green paste with the help of coriander, mint leaves, 2 green chillies, a tablespoon of coconut, cashew nuts, ginger and peppercorns.
3
Once the paste is ready, heat a pan with sufficient amount of refined oil and a tablespoon or two of ghee.
4
When the oil and ghee is hot, put in the cinnamon and bay leaf, after which immediately put in the finely chopped onion.
5
Fry the onion till it turns slightly golden.
6
Now put in the marinated chicken pieces, add salt and a punch of sugar accordingly. Fry it slightly and then pour enough water till the chicken boils for a good 20-25 minutes.
7
It's time to pour in the green paste and let it blend along with the chicken. Fry the paste for a good 10 minutes. When the oil is visible on the surface, sprinkle a pinch of pepper powder.
8
Pour the half glass of milk for a beautiful creamy end result. Add the milk according to the consistency that you are looking for.
9
In case you don't want it to be too creamy, add less milk and pour a bit of water.
10
You can try the same with prawns or potatoes.
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About
This is a thick gravy made with mostly green ingredients, and hence the name "Green Masala Chicken"!
Added:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - 1:44pm
