Chicken Curry

Ingredients list for Chicken Curry

• 750 grams Chicken on the bone , cut into 1 inch pieces on the bone
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 1/2 Dried coconut (khopra) , sliced
• 2 medium Onions , sliced
• to taste Salt
• 6-8 cloves Garlic
• 4-5 Dried red chillies
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 6-8 Black peppercorns
• 3 Bay leaves
• 1 inch stick Cinnamon
• for garnish Fresh coriander sprig

Method

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan, add dried coconut and onions, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add salt, garlic cloves and dried red chillies, mix and sauté till mixture turns golden brown. Remove from heat and cool.
2. Take chicken pieces in a bowl, add salt and turmeric powder and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Transfer the sautéed coconut-onion mixture into a mixer jar, add 3-4 tablespoons waterand grind into a coarse paste.
4. Heat remaining oil in a deep non-stick pan, add peppercorns, bay leaves and cinnamon, mix and sauté till fragrant.
5. Add coconut-onion paste, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Rinse the mixer jar with¼ cup water and add to the pan, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add marinated chicken pieces, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Adjust salt and add 2 cups water, mix,cover and cook till the chicken is fully done.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprigs and serve hot.