Ingredients

• 1.5 lb - chicken, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 bunch - coriander leaves
• 1/2 bunch - mint leaves
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• 1 - large onion, sliced finely
• 2 tsp - lemon juice
• salt to taste
• oil or ghee for frying
• For the paste: 1 - whole garlic clove, medium sized
• 1" piece - ginger
• 3-4 - green chillies
• 1 - cinnamon stick
• 2-3 - cloves
• 1-2 - cardamom pods

How to Make Chicken Hariyali Fry

• Rub salt, turmeric, chilli powder and cumin powder on the chicken pieces and keep covered for 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions until brown.
• Add the chicken pieces and fry by alternating between high and medium heat.
• Add the garlic-ginger-green chilli paste and fry until the water evaporates and the mixture is dark green.
• Add lemon juice and heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Adjust the salt, if needed.
• Remove from the heat and drain the extra oil. Garnish with coriander and mint leaves.
• Serve hot with rice and dal.