Chicken Curry ( in Pudina Coriander Curd gravy )

Ingredients :

1. Chicken pieces washed and cleaned - 3/4 kg
2. Onions - 2 No
3. Tomato - 1 No
4. Turmeric Powder- 1/2 tsp
5. Garam Masala- 3 tbsp
6. Coriander Powder- 1 tbsp
7. Chilly Powder- 1/2 tsp
8. Whole Pepper- 1 tsp
9. Cumin Powder- 1 tsp
10. Fresh Ginger Garlic Paste- 1 tbsp
11. Coriander Leaves chopped- 2 tbsp
12. Pudina Leaves Chopped- 2 tbsp
13. Curd- 3 tbsp
14. Green Chillies cut lengthwise- 3 No
15. Coriander Leaves for garnishing.
16. Oil -3 tbsp / as required

How to Cook :

1. Grind the curd , pudina leaves and coriander leaves to a thick paste.Keep this aside.
2. Add oil to the pan and when it is hot, add the ginger garlic paste , saute till the raw smell goes .
3. Add onions , green chilles and saute well till it turn light brown in color.
4. Add the garam masala , coriander powder,pepper , turmeric powder, cumin powder, chilly powder, salt   and saute for 3 minutes .
5. Add the tomatoes and saute for 3 minutes.
6. Add the curd paste , and mix well .Saute for 2 minutes.
7. Add the chicken pieces and mix well .Saute for 5 to 10 minutes so that the masalas get mixed with the chicken well.
8. Add 1 to 1 1/2 cup water and bring to boil.
9. Now close the pan and cook in low flame for half an hour. Make sure you turn the chicken pieces in between or else it might get sticked to the bottom of the pan.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves .
11. Serve hot with rice or rotis.