Chicken green masala recipe

Ingredients (nutrition)

For Paste

• 1 bunch roughly chopped coriander leaves
• 1 coarsely chopped onion
• 10 fresh green chilies
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 chopped root ginger
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 cardamom pods
• 2 cloves

For Chicken

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 finely chopped onions
• 1 medium chicken, cut into bite size chunks
• 5 finely chopped tomatoes
• salt to taste

Preparation (instructions)

1. Add all spice paste ingredients in an electronic blender or food processor.
2. Process until for a smooth thick puree. Set aside.
3. Heat oil under medium heat in a saucepan.
4. Sweat onions until golden brown and add paste.
5. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add chicken, tomatoes and salt.
7. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes.
8. Remove cover and cook for another 10 minutes.
9. Serve hot with aromatic rice or basmati rice.

Servings: 4

Main Courses Dishes: Chicken Turkey Duck & Other Poultry Recipes