RECIPES OF INDIA

Ingredients

1 kg

2 tsp

½

1 tsp

6-8

1 inch

3

2

½ tsp

½ tsp

1 tsp

½ cup

1

2 tsp

2 tsp

½

1 tsp

3

1

10-12

Chicken

Khus khus (poppy seeds)

Coconut (grated)

Fennel seeds

Red chillies (whole)

Cinnamon stick

Green cardamoms

Cloves

Turmeric powder

Cumin seeds

Coriander seeds

Oil

Onion (large)

Ginger (chopped)

Garlic (chopped)

Star anise

Red chilli powder

Tomatoes (medium sized)

Lemon

Curry leaves

Fresh coriander (for garnishing)
Salt (adjust to taste)

1. Clean the chicken, remove skin and cut into twelve pieces
2. Chop the onions and tomatoes separately

3. Roast the whole red chillies, grated coconut, poppy seeds, coriander seeds,

   cumin seeds, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, fennel seeds

   in oil and grind to a paste along with ginger and garlic

4. Heat oil in a wok and fry the onions till golden

5. Add the curry leaves and the ground paste and sauté for some time

6. Add the tomatoes, red chilli powder and turmeric powder

7. Add chicken and mix

8. Cook for five minutes and then put two cups of water

9. Add lemon juice, cover and cook till the chicken is done

Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves