Andhra Styke Chicken - Cook Smart

Ingredients list for Andhra Styke Chicken - Cook Smart

• 750 grams Chicken cut into 8 pieces on the bone
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 inches Cinnamon
• 1 Black cardamom
• 2-3 Green cardamoms
• 4-5 Cloves
• 6-8 Black peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 15-20 Curry leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 Medium onion chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (til)
• 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts
• 4-5 Dried red chillies
• 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds (khuskhus) soaked
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• to taste Salt
• 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 2 cups Coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
• to garnish Fresh coriander sprig

Method

1. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add bay leaf, cinnamon, black cardamom, green cardamoms, cloves and black peppercorns and saute.
2. Add asafoetida, mustard seeds, curry leaves and ¼ tsp turmeric powder and let the seeds splutter. Add onion and saute till fragrant.
3. Put sesame seeds, peanuts, dried red chillies, and poppy seeds in a mixer jar and grind with a little water to a fine paste.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste to the pan and saute for 1 minute. Add chicken and mix and sauté on high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add salt and 1 cup water and mix. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder and ¼ tsp turmeric powder and mix. Add the ground masala and mix. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add coconut milk and mix well. Add tamarind paste and mix well. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or till the chicken is fully cooked.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with a fresh coriander sprig and serve hot.