Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb – chicken, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 bunch – Coriander leaves
• 1/2 bunch – Mint leaves
• 1 tsp – chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp – cumin powder
• 1 – large onion, sliced finely
• 2 tsp – Lemon juice
• salt to taste
• oil or Ghee for frying
• For the paste: 1 – whole Garlic clove, medium sized
• 1″ piece – Ginger
• 3-4 – Green chillies
• 1 – Cinnamon stick
• 2-3 – Cloves
• 1-2 – Cardamom pods

Method:

1. Rub salt, turmeric, chilli powder and cumin powder on the chicken pieces and keep covered for 20 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions until brown.
3. Add the chicken pieces and fry by alternating between high and medium heat.
4. Add the garlic-ginger-green chilli paste and fry until the water evaporates and the mixture is dark green.
5. Add lemon juice and heat for 2-3 minutes.
6. Adjust the salt, if needed.
7. Remove from the heat and drain the extra oil. Garnish with coriander and mint leaves.
8. Serve hot with rice and dal.

Recipe courtesy of Sunita