Restaurant Style Green Masala Chicken 

A lusciously rich coriander based, succulent chicken gravy. Perfect to mop up with some hot and fluffy naan or rotis. This Green Masala Chicken is a delicious North Indian preparation often found at high end restaurants.

Restaurant Style Green Masala Chicken 

Ingredients:

• 1 kg chicken, cut into medium sized pieces
• ½ cup fresh coriander leaves (loosely packed)
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves ( tightly packed)
• ½ cup fresh grated coconut
• 3-6 green chillies, chopped
• 3 onions, chopped
• a handful of curry leaves
• 2 Tbsp garlic paste
• 2 Tbsp ginger paste
• 1 Tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• ½ tsp white pepper powder
• 3 Tbsp almonds
• ¾ cup yoghurt
• salt to taste
• ½ cup Fresh  cream.
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 3 Tbsp oil

Method:

•  Clean, rinse and drain the  chicken pieces.
• Place the almonds in boiled (hot) water for 10 minutes.
• Peel off the skin under running water. Grind to a smooth paste. Set aside.
• Grind the  fresh coriander, mint, green chilli and coconut to a smooth chutney. Set aside.
• Whip the yoghurt well and set aside.
• Also whip the cream if it is thick.
• Heat oil in a deep pan or wok.
• Add and saute the onions and curry leaves till softened.
• Add the ginger and garlic pastes and saute well till the ginger and garlic no longer smells raw.
• Add the coriander powder, white pepper powder and cumin powder.
• Stir continuously till the spices are aromatic, being careful not to burn the spices. (medium heat).
• Toss in the drained chicken pieces and coat well with the masala.
• Add the smooth almond paste and stir well to coat the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes till the oil separates.
• Add yoghurt and salt and cook, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes.
• Add green chutney, toss well to coat the chicken evenly. Then cook covered for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the cream and continue to cook till the chicken is tender.
• Lastly add the garam masala powder and stir well. Remove from heat.
• Garnish with sliced onion rings and fresh coriander.

Restaurant Style Green Masala Chicken 

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