Desi Style Chicken

Procedure:

• Add 1 tsp of oil
• Add 1 tbsp of mixed spices – cumin, pepper and cloves
• Add the coriander seeds
• Roast the spices
• Add the dried red chillies
• Add the onions
• Toss them around
• Do not overcook the onions
• Add ginger and garlic
• Stir well
• Add the tomatoes
• Stir well
• TIP: Do not overcook the ingredients; they only need to be roasted well
• Add the grated coconut
• Toss the ingredients around
• Add the cinnamon powder
• Let the mixture cool for 15-20 mins
• Blend the mixture into a paste
• Add oil into a pan
• Add ½ tsp of mustard seeds
• Add curry leaves
• Add the ready masala
• Add some water to make gravy
• Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer on a medium flame for 20-25 mins
• TIP: when one sees a layer of oil on top of the masala, it means the masala is ready
• Add the chicken
• Add the salt
• Mix well
• Let the chicken cook on a medium flame for 20-25 mins with the lid on
• TIP: Desi chicken has more nutrients than the regular broiler
• Add 1 tsp of kachampuli/ tamaring pulp/ kokam or any other souring agent
• Cook for another 2-3 mins and serve hot