Grandma’s Style – Village Style Chicken

Step 1

In a bowl, 1/2 teaspoon Jeera, 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, 5-6 cloves, 2 sticks cinnamon, 5 cardamoms, 4 dry red chilies & soak them overnight.

Step 2

Add 1 teaspoon coriander seeds.

Step 3

Crush 4 cloves garlic, small ginger piece and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Crush all the soaked spices and make a fine paste. Keep it aside.

Step 5

In a cooking pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil and add 1/2 teaspoon shah Jeera, 1 cup chopped onions & fry until golden brown.

Step 6

Add 1/2 cup methi leaves and fry for 1 minute.

Step 7

Add the ground masala paste and fry for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Add the 200 Grams Chicken and mix well.

Step 9

Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt & mix it well. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Add 1 cup water, mix well & close the lid and cook until chicken is cooked.

Step 11

Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

Step 12

Once the gravy is thick, turn off the stove.