Spicy Green Chicken

Distinctly aromatic, coriander leaves are the perfect garnish for majority of Indian cuisines. Be it using coriander for a dal preparation or a modest potato sabzi, the herb can work magic if used in the right manner.

Were you aware, that coriander leaves are packed with a host of health benefits?

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In our latest recipe, we aim at demonstrating how to use Coriander to create an exotic Caribbean Chicken Delicacy.

Ingredients: 

1 kg Chicken (cut into pieces)

1 big bunch of coriander leaves

4 green chillies

2 medium onions

4 tsp ginger garlic paste

1 tsp Eastern Garam Masala

½ tsp Turmeric

Salt to Taste

Method:

Step 1: Rinse the chicken thoroughly, drain excess water and keep it aside. Heat 3 tsp oil in a kadhai, and then add finely chopped onions and fry till the pieces turn golden brown. Add finely chopped green chillies and fry it for about a minute.

Step 2: Add some ginger garlic paste, fry for about 2 minutes. Follow this up by adding some garam masala and turmeric powder and fry these ingredients for a minute.

Step 3: Now wash coriander leaves and chop them finely. Place the leaves onto the kadhai and sauté it for a minute. Put the flame off and wait for this mixture to cool.

Step 4: Once cooled, transfer the mixture to a grinder-mixer to prepare a fine paste. You can add little water as well.

Step 5: Add 2-3 tsp oil in a kadhai and stry-fry the chicken for about 2 minutes. Add the paste and let the chicken cook on slow flame for 25 minutes. Add salt as per requirement.

The use of coriander imparts a pleasant aroma and a touch of freshness to the dish. The green chillies and ginger garlic paste, add a spicy element and help balance it. Spicy Green Chicken has its roots from Caribbean cuisines, and can be a good delicacy during summers - A substitute to other spicy delicacies.

According to us the dish is best served with Ghee Pulao (Directions - Basmati Rice cooked in whole spices tempered in ghee). You may also add slices of cucumber / tomato as a side dish.