Mint- Coriander Chicken

Recipe No: 43

Not being a mint fan, I was very skeptical when I ate Mint Chicken for the first time. But I couldn’t believe my taste buds. The cooking really mellowed out the sharp taste of the mint, making it likable for even a person like me. Taking into consideration on the amount of Coriander leaves/ Cilantro used in this dish, I will never be able to justify if I call this ‘Mint Chicken.’ So here it is… Mint- Coriander Chicken. I hope this will conquer your taste buds just like it conquered mine…

Ingredients                                                             Serves 8 adults

To marinate

• Skinless, Bone-in Chicken…2lb (cut into small pieces)
• Yogurt…………………………....3 Tablespoons
• Chilly Powder………………….1/2 Teaspoon
• Turmeric Powder…………….1/4 Teaspoon
• Salt as per taste

To grind

• Mint leaves……………………...1 ¼ cup (Roughly chopped)
• Coriander leaves/ Cilantro...1 ¼ cup (Roughly chopped)
• Green Chilly…………………….4-5 (I used 2 Jalapeno)

To saute

• Oil…………………………………..2 Tablespoons
• Crushed Whole Spices………6 Cardamom, 10 Cloves, 3 One inch Cinnamon pieces)
• Chopped Onion………………..2 cups (Chop really small)
• Ginger-Garlic paste………….2 Teaspoons
• Lemon Juice……………………1/2 Teaspoon

Method of Preparation

1. Marinate the Chicken with all the ingredients in the marinade section and keep aside for 30 minutes.
2. Grind together Mint, Coriander and Green Chilly into a smooth paste and keep aside for later use.
3. Heat oil in a pan and saute the crushed whole spices until fragrant. (Don’t forget to crush them really well.)
4. Add Chopped Onion and saute till translucent. Add Ginger- Garlic paste and continue to saute until the raw smell is gone.
5. Add the marinated Chicken and saute for a while. Add 1½ cups of water and let it boil.
6. Once boiled reduce the flame and cook it on a medium flame.
7. When it is half cooked add the ground paste and let it finish cooking.
8. When all the water is absorbed and the Chicken is cooked properly, add the lemon juice, mix and serve hot.

 

Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and

serve it to your family with love….