Green Chilli Chicken by Zarnak Sidhwa

Ingredients:

• Chicken 1-1/2 inch pieces 1 kg
• Small green chillies 1 cup
• Green chillies (chopped) 3
• Onions (quartered) 2
• Garlic 10 cloves
• Ginger (sliced) 1-1/2 inch piece
• Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) 1/2 cup
• Salt to taste
• Oil 3 tbsp
• Cumin seeds 3/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
• Roasted cumin powder 1 tsp
• Coriander powder 2 tsp
• Garam masala powder 1 tsp

Method:

1. Grind together the chopped green chillies, onions, garlic, ginger, chopped fresh coriander and salt.
2. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for about half an hour. Heat the oil, add the cumin seeds.
3. When they begin to change colour add the turmeric powder.
4. Add the marinated chicken and small green chillies and mix well.
5. Add the cumin powder, coriander powder and stir to mix.
6. Add the garam masala powder and adjust the seasoning.
7. Stir in half a cup of water, cover and cook.
8. Lower the heat and cook for another eight to ten minutes or till the chicken is cooked. Serve hot.