Chicken Curry

This is the dish that i learn from my hubby and whenever we make this , he will have it with full satisfaction.

And this is the first non-veg dish i cooked after marriage.(or i can say in my life)

Whenever he gives this to his friends , they will ask how you got this consistency , texture and taste.

He says i learnt this from my mother , and she is a great cook :)

Serves : 3 to 4

Preparation time : 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients :

Baby chicken : 1

Onions : 3 to 4 medium size

Green chili's : 4

Oil : 6 to 8 tbsp

Water : 1cup

Salt to taste

For masala :

Cloves : 4

Cardamom : 2

Cinnamon : 2" piece

KhusKhus (or) Poppy seeds : 1 tbsp

Coriander seeds : 1 tbsp

Ginger : 2" piece

Garlic cloves : 2 big

Water : 1/2 cup

For Marination :

Salt : 1 tbsp

Chili powder : 1 tbsp

Paprika : 1 tbsp

Coriander powder : 1tbsp

Cumin powder : 1 tsp

Pepper powder : 1 tsp

Garam masala : 1tsp

Turmeric : 1/4 tsp

Yogurt (or) curd : 3 tbsp

Lemon juice : 1 tbsp

Method :

You need medium to small size pieces of chicken.

Wash those cut pieces with water once.

Take them to a bowl and add all ingredients listed for marination one by one and mix them all very well.

Cover it and let it marinate for at least 1/2 hour to one hour.

Mean while make masala paste.

Take a blender add all ingredients listed for masala and blend it to a smooth paste by adding water slowly.

(Don't add entire water at once)

Once the marination is done , Take a pan add oil to it.

Add very very finely chopped onions (minced onions) .

Let them turn to translucent.

Then add in slit green chili's , masala paste.

Wait till oil oozes out.

Now add marinated chicken to it.

Fry till color changes ( 5 mins approx ).

Add 1/4 cup of water , cover and cook till it thickens , Remove lid mix it. ( 10 mins )

Do above step for 4 times.

Cook it uncovered for last time.

Add chopped coriander and fried cashew nuts and Mix well.

Serve hot with Rice or Roti :)