Chicken Ghassi - SKK

Ingredients list for Chicken Ghassi - SKK

• 750 grams Chicken cut into 2 inch pieces on the bone
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons Coriander seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
• 15-20 Black peppercorns
• 8-10 Cloves
• 3/4 cup Fresh coconut scraped
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 8-10 Dried red chillies seeded
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 10-15 Curry leaves
• 2 Medium onions finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind pulp
• 1 tablespoon Garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon Ginger paste
• 1 Medium tomato
• to taste Salt
• 1 (20 gram Tata Sampann Chicken Masala sachet
• 1/2 cup Coconut milk
• for garnish Fresh coriander sprigs

Method

1. Dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, peppercorns and cloves till fragrant. Add coconut and garlic, mix and sauté for 2 minutes. Add turmeric powder and mix. Add red chillies, mix and sauté for a few seconds. Remove from heat and cool.
2. Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds. Add onions and sauté till golden brown.
3. Blend roasted spice mixture with sufficient water to a paste. Add tamarind pulp, some more water and blend to a fine paste.
4. Add garlic paste and ginger paste to the pan, mix well and sauté for a minute.
5. Roughly chop tomato and add to pan along with salt, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.
6. Add Tata Sampann Chicken Masala, mix well and cook for a minute. Add chicken pieces, mix and cook on high heat for 4-5 minutes.
7. Add ground paste, mix well, cover and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
8. Add coconut milk, mix, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
9. Garnish with coriander sprigs and serve hot.