Curry Leaves Chicken

Usually I look around for recipes but this one was a contribution from my Brother In Law who suggested this recipe from a TV Show? Or took the recipe from some Facebook page (If you imagine of him to be an excellent cook after trying this recipe, I’m sorry its not my fault and to add he is not a big fan of chicken too). So one Sunday morning when I got this recipe shared on my Facebook timeline, I thought of giving it a try immediately because it helped me save my Sun”day” by not brainstorming for a lunch idea.
 
   I have never tried or thought or heard about this recipe before and as always configured it to our taste. Give it a try and if you are a big fan of chicken, you are going to love it!

INGREDIENTS :

  Chicken – 1 lb (Bone in or Boneless
  Onion      - 1 big
 Tomato   - 1 big
 Green Chilies – 4 nos
 Sliced Garlic   - 1 tblsp
 Ginger Paste – 1 tsp
 Garlic Paste   - 1 tsp
 Coriander Leaves – ¼ cup (chopped)
 Dried Curry Leaves -1 cup
 Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
 Coriander Powder – 2 tsp
 Chilly Powder   -1 tsp
 Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
 Salt                    - To taste
 Coconut Oil         -4 tblsp

METHOD :

 Heat 3  tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat and add the sliced garlic and green chillies fry a bit and add chopped onions and fry until translucent. Add the ginger and garlic paste , fry until the raw smell goes off. Add the  tomatoes with a pinch of salt. Fry until the juices ooze out and add the dry masala powders one by one. Now add the chicken pieces (I don’t have to mention that the chicken have to be cut into desired pieces and cleaned and pat dry) along with salt.Fry for two to three minutes and then add the coriander leaves give them a stir. Cover and cook under medium heat for about 10 mins or until the chicken is cooked through. When almost done check for the seasonings and adjust to your taste. Remove the lid and let any water to evaporate and let the gravy thicken. Now crush the dried curry leaves and add along with the remaining oil and fry until dry.

 Serve as a side for rice or for any kind of bread or if you have so many chicken lovers at home as mine (lol!) serve as an evening snack along tea with masala tea.

Notes: If there is no dried curry leaves handy, just dry roast them in a pan and use.