Coriander Chicken
Here comes the simple, aromatic, coriander chicken recipe that makes a divine combo with dinner roti, paratha, etc. This dish is extremely flavorful loaded with the goodness from fresh coriander leaves. This can be made extra hot with a sprinkling of red chilli flakes in addition to the green chillies added. Try this inviting chicken curry with coriander leaves as the star ingredient.
Ingredients
To Marinate:
Chicken - 1/2 kg
Turmeric pwd - 1/4 tsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
To Cook Curry:
Oil - 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Bay leaf - 2
Cinnamon - 1
Cardamom - 2
Cloves - 4
Onion - 2
Coriander leaves - a bunch
Green chilli - 4 to 5
Cashewnuts - 8
Salt to taste
Instructions
1.
Clean and wash chicken.
2.
Drain water completely.
3.
Take chicken in a bowl.
4.
Add turmeric pwd, ginger garlic paste, salt, yoghurt and mix.
5.
Let the chicken marinate for 30 mins.
6.
Meanwhile soak cashewnuts in 1/4 cup of water for 10 mins.
7.
Add to blender.
8.
Grind to smooth paste by adding few tsps of milk.
9.
Set the cashewnuts paste aside.
10.
Now add green chilli and coriander leaves to blender.
11.
Add 2 tbsp of water and grind to smooth paste.
12.
Set it aside.
13.
Heat oil in frypan.
14.
Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamon and cloves.
15.
Wait to splutter.
16.
Add sliced onions and saute until light brown by adding 1/2 tsp of salt.
17.
Add marinated chicken and cook covered in medium flame.
18.
If required add 1/4 cup of water for cooking chicken.
19.
Once the chicken is done, add the coriander paste and saute.
20.
Cover and cook in low flame for 5 mins.
21.
Now add cashewnuts paste and cook for few more mins.
22.
Taste and adjust salt and seasonings.
23.
Turn off flame.
24.
Creamy delicious Coriander chicken with irresistable aroma is ready.
25.
Enjoy hot with roti, paratha, naan, etc.