Easy Chicken

[ayeshasadique]

please check my veggy thread

[rockydeva]

thx ayesha i will check now..

[ayeshasadique]

CHICKEN CURRY
chicken and potatoes in a spicy tamarind gravy

chicken - 1, cut into pieces

oil - 3 tbsp
cinnamon - 2 sticks
cloves - 6
methi seeds - 1 tsp
onion seeds(kalonji) - 1 tsp
onion - 2, finely sliced
turmeric - 1/4 tsp
ginger paste - 2 tbsp
garlic paste - 1 tbsp
coriander powder - 2 tbsp
chilli powder - 1 tbsp (or as per taste)
tomatoes - 4, chopped
green chillies - 3, slit
coconut - 2 tbsp, ground
curry leaves -a handful
potatoes - 2, quartered
pepper powder - 1 tsp
salt to taste
tamarind soaked in water - a lemon size
coriander leaves

1. heat oil and fry cinnamon, cloves, methi and onion seeds.
2. add onion and brown.
3. add turmeric and ginger garlic paste.
4. when browned add the chilli and coriander powders, followed by chicken. saute till all the water dries.
5. add the rest of the items except tamarind.
6. cook till done.
7. when cooked add the tamarind water and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
8. garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

[ayeshasadique]

the same recipe can be prepared using lamb instaed of chicken