Kothimbir Chicken

Ingredients list for Kothimbir Chicken

• 1 cup + for garnishing Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 750 grams Chicken on bone cut into medium pieces
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 5-6 Cashewnuts
• 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto)
• 3-4 Green cardamoms
• 7-8 Garlic cloves
• 1/2 inch Ginger
• 4-5 Green chillies
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 4-5 Cloves
• 4-5 Black peppercorns
• 1/2 inch Cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 2 medium Onions sliced

Method

1. Marinate chicken with salt and turmeric powder.
2. Take cashewnuts, poppy seeds, green cardamoms, garlic, ginger, green chillies, cumin seeds, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon in a blender jar. Reserve 1 tablespoon chopped coriander and add remaining alongwith some water and blend to a fine paste.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add onions and sauté till golden.
4. Add prepared paste, sauté and cook on high heat. Add marinated chicken, mix well and cook on high heat for a minute.
5. Add some water, mix, cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 minutes.
6. Add reserved chopped coriander, mix well and cook for a minute.
7. Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander.

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