Coriander Chicken Curry
Here goes the vibrant delicious Indian-influenced Coriander chicken recipe. This curry is so simple to prepare yet incredibly flavorful with spiced masala. If you’re a lover of fresh coriander leaves aroma, then this recipe is for you. In this recipe the chicken is marinated in exotic masala paste and cooked delicately. This gravy has a gentle spice to it, but if you want a bit more hot, just increase the green chillies. This North Indian favorite dish will go well with naan bread, basmati rice, noodles etc.
Ingredients
Chicken boneless - ½ kg
Fresh coriander leaves - 1 bunch
Mint leaves chopped - 3 tbsp
Green chilly - 3 to 5
Cashewnuts - 8
Ginger garlic paste -1 tbsp
Turmeric pwd - ¼ tsp
Yoghurt - 1 small cup
Oil -2 to 3 tbsp
Cumin seeds - ½ tsp
Saunf - ½ tsp
Cinnamon - 1
Onions sliced - 1 cup
Tomato puree - ½ cup
Lemon juice - few drops
Salt to taste
Instructions
1.
Clean, wash and chop the chicken to bite sized pieces
2.
Wash and chop fresh coriander leaves, mint leaves and green chilly
3.
Add it to blender
4.
Add few cashewnuts and little water and grind it to fine smooth paste
5.
Transfer the paste in a mixing bowl
6.
To it add ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric pwd, yoghurt and mix well
7.
Add the chicken and coat well with the masala paste
8.
Allow to marinate for 2 hours
9.
Heat oil in a fry pan
10.
Add cumin seeds, saunf and cinnamon
11.
Wait to splutter
12.
Add finely sliced onions and fry till golden
13.
Add the marinated chicken and saute in high flame for few minutes
14.
Add tomato puree and cook for a minute
15.
Add ¼ cup of water and turn the flame to low medium
16.
Cover and cook the chicken for 7 to 10 mins
17.
Once the chicken is cooked tender, squeeze few drops of lemon juice
18.
Taste and adjust salt and seasonings
19.
Transfer to serving bowl
20.
Garnish with grated cheese
21.
Healthy delicious coriander chicken with tempting aroma is ready
22.
Enjoy hot with naan, paratha, roti or rice