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Raw Mango Chilli Chicken

A must cook during the mango season – raw mangoes lend their special flavour to the dish This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Raw Mango Chilli Chicken

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Main Ingredients Boneless chicken leg, Medium raw mangoes
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course Chicken
Prep Time 41-50 minutes
Cook time 21-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Non Veg

Ingredients list for Raw Mango Chilli Chicken

  • 400 grams Boneless chicken leg cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 Medium raw mangoes peeled and roughly chopped
  • 4-5 Green chillies
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 1/2 inch Ginger chopped
  • 2 Medium onions chopped
  • 1/2 medium bunch Fresh coriander leaves
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin seeds
  • 3-4 Green chillies slit
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 2 tablespo to garnish Fresh coriander leaves chopped

Method

  1. Put raw mangoes into a blender jar, add green chillies, garlic, ginger, ¼ of the chopped onions and a little water and blend. Add coriander leaves and blend to a smooth paste.
  2. Take chicken pieces in a large bowl, add salt and the raw mango-coriander leaves paste, mix well and set aside to marinate for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a non-stick deep pan, add cumin seeds and saute till they change colour. Add green chillies, mix and sauté for ½ minute.
  4. Add remaining onions, mix and sauté till translucent. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and cumin powder, mix well and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add a little salt and mix well. Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
  6. Add the marinated chicken and mix well. Rinse the bowl with ¾ cup water and add to the mixture. Add a little salt, mix well, cover and cook till the chicken is done.
  7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.