Ingredients

• 1 kg - chicken pieces
• 4 tbsp - oil
• 1/4 tsp - ginger paste
• 1/4 tsp - garlic paste
• 2 - onions, chopped finely
• 1/2 tsp - garam masala
• 2 - green chillies, chopped finely
• 1/4 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp - mustard seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1 tsp - fennel seeds
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp - lemon juice
• 2 - cloves
• 2 - bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp - pepper powder
• Coriander leaves for garnishing
• For dry masala:
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• 2 tsp - coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder

How to Make Chicken Curry with a Twist

• Marinate chicken pieces with lemon juice, pepper powder, salt and ginger paste. Keep aside for 4-5 hours
• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds.
• When they splutter, add asafoetida and cumin seeds.
• Add cloves, bay leaves and fennel seeds.
• Add onion and saute till transparent.
• Add garlic paste and green chillies. Fry till fragrant.
• Add 1 cup of water and bring to boil
• Add chicken pieces, salt and dry masala.
• Cover and cook till the chicken is tender.
• Add garam masala to the curry.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.