CHICKEN KALI MIRCH

How to make

STEP 1

Add chicken, salt, pepper and lemon juice to a bowl and mix well. Set aside for 20-30 minutes and allow to marinate.

STEP 2

In a pan, heat a table spoon of oil and add onions, ginger and garlic. Fry till onions are soft and translucent.

STEP 3

Add it to a mixer grinder with cashew nuts. Grind to a smooth paste, use 2-3 tablespoons of water if required. Set aside.

STEP 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and place the marinated chicken pieces side by side. Cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.

STEP 5

In the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and add the whole spices and saute for 30 seconds to a minute.

STEP 6

Add the onion cashew paste and cook for 5-6 minutes on medium heat till you see oil separating from the sides.

STEP 7

Add the fried chicken pieces and fry on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

STEP 8

Reduce the heat to low and add the whisked yogurt, garam masala and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously till oil separates.

STEP 9

Add green chillies and ¾ cup of water. Mix well, cover & simmer on low heat for 15 minutes till chicken pieces are tender and cooked through.

STEP 10

Add pepper and kasuri methi, mix and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes.

STEP 11

Serve hot!

Happy Cooking :)