Tuesday 28 August 2012

Spicy Chicken Curry

I am sharing a very nice and simple way of preparing SPICY CHICKEN CURRY.The recipe is very interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed it while cooking and eating as chicken is my all time favourite.It goes well with steamed rice,fried rice and chapatis.So,here is my recipe.



INGREDIENTS:

* 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces).
* 3-4 onions (Chopped).
* 3 tomatoes (chopped).
* 2 stalks Spring onions (chopped).
* 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
* 3- 4 cloves Garlic (minced).
* 2 tbsp Chilli powder.(You can add more if you want).
* 2 dried Chilli peppers.
* 2 Green chillies (Chopped).
* 2 tbsp Chicken curry powder.
* 1 tbsp Coriander powder.
* 1 tbsp Cumin powder.
* 1 tbsp Turmeric powder.
* 1 tbsp Fennel powder.
* 3-4 tbsp Curd.
* 1 tbsp Fresh cream.
* 2 Cinnamon Sticks.
* 3-4 pieces Anise star.
* Coriander/Mint leaves for garnishing.
* Cooking oil.
* Salt to taste.
* Water.

METHOD:

1.At first,marinate the chicken pieces in curd,coriander powder,chilli powder,chicken curry powder,cumin powder,fennel powder,salt and refrigerate for 25-30 minutes.

2.Place the tomatoes,dried chilli peppers,chillies in a blender and make a fine paste.

3.Heat oil in a wok.Add  cinnamon sticks, anise stars,minced ginger,garlic ,chopped onions, spring onions,turmeric and salt.Stir - fry for 3 minutes.Add in the paste. Stir -fry until aromatic.Keep aside.

4. Add 3 tbsp of oil , marinated chicken and fresh cream. Stir fry for 15-20 minutes. Add in the paste and mix well.Add water and let it simmer until the chicken pieces become tender.

5. Garnish with chopped coriander /mint leaves and serve hot.