Green Masala Chicken

Green Masala Chicken

Green Masala Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken 1 kg
Onion (chopped) 1
Turmeric Powder ¼ tsp
Coriander Powder 2 tsp
Cumin Powder 1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder 1 tsp
All spice powder ½ tsp
Fennel seeds ½ tsp
Yogurt ¼ cup
Cream ¼ cup
Lemon Juice 3 – 4 tbsp
Oil 2 tbsp
Bay Leaf 1
Salt to taste 

Ingredients to Grind

Coriander leaves 1 bunch
Mint leaves ½ bunch
Green Chilies 4 – 5
Onion, chopped 1
Ginger 1 " piece
Garlic 7 – 8 cloves

Method

1. Marinate the chicken pieces with salt, pepper powder and lemon juice for atleast half an hour before preparing the curry. Make a smooth paste of all the ingredients under 'to grind'. Try to avoid water while grinding or add as little as possible. Heat oil add the bay leaf and fennel seeds. Add the finely chopped onions and fry till it is golden brown. Add the ground paste and let it cook until the oil separates from the masala. Add the yogurt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and all spice. Fry for about half a minute before adding the chicken. After adding the chicken, sauté it with the masala for atleast 3 minutes. Add required water, salt and bring it to a boil. Cover the pan and cook till the chicken is no more raw and oil starts separating from the gravy. Add the cream to the curry and mix well.