A simple dish which can be relished and slurped by pouring it over hot rice, best during monsoon time to keep you warm
Ingredients 300m chicken 2 onions 6 garlic pods 1 inch ginger 3 green chillies 2 tomato chopped 1/2 tsp mustard 2 tsp cumin seeds 2tsp coriander seeds 2 tsp peppercorn 15 curry leaves 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 3 to 4 cups water 1 marble size tamarind ball soaked in 1/4 cup water 2 to 3 tbsp oil Coriander leaves for garnish Salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS Grind onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and peppercorns to a fine paste. In a vessel heat oil. Add the mustard seeds and let it splutter. Now add the onion paste. Cook till the oil separates. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and cook it till the tomatoes are soft. Add the chicken and saute for 8 to 10minutes. Add water and salt to taste and bring it to a boil. Add the curry leaves and tamarind pulp. Cook the chicken till its tender. Check for seasoning. Garnish with coriander leaves. Note: you can add 1/2 lime juice if you need it sour.