Archives for January, 2010

Methi Chicken

Ingredients:

  • Chicken – 1 – 1.5lb cut into medium sized pieces
  • Onions – 2 big (sliced)
  • Tomatoes – 1 big (sliced)
  • Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) – 1.5 cups
  • Green Chillies – 2 or 3 (optional)
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 to 2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Chilli powder – 2 to 2 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seed powder – 1/2 tsp (optional)
  • Garam masala items – 1 tsp (cloves – 1, cinnamon stick – 1, saunf – 1/2 tsp, bay leaf – 1)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil
  • Coriander leaves(Cilantro) and Curry leaves.

Method:

In a pan, heat oil and add the garam masala items and onions. Saute the onions for a while. Then, add the ginger garlic paste and saute. Then, add the methi leaves and saute for a few minutes. Then add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin seed powder, green chillies and salt. Fry this mixture for a while maybe adding a little bit of water. Then, add the chicken pieces with some water so that the chicken pieces are covered with water and cover the pan with a lid and allow to cook for 1/2hr or until chicken is done. Once the oil starts to come out to the top, the kozhambu is done (the consistency should be between a gravy and watery – soup like). Add the curry leaves and coriander leaves for garnish.

Miscellaneous Info:

  • Tips: Serve with rice or rotis.
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Cooking Time: 40 min
  • Serves 4-6