Ingredients

• 1 kg - chicken, cut into medium size pieces
• 3 - onions, chopped finely
• 2 - large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp - ginger paste
• 2 tsp - garlic paste
• 1 tsp - coriander powder
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup - grated coconut
• 1/2 tsp - spicy powder or garam masala
• To taste - salt
• 2 tsp - chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tsp - chopped mint leaves
• 2 tbsp - oil
• 2 tsp - chilli powder

How to Make Maharaja Chicken Curry

• Grind coconut and half the onions to a smooth paste.
• Heat oil in a pan and fry the remaining onions, till golden brown.
• Add the ground coconut onion paste and fry for about 5 minutes, on low heat.
• Add the chilli powder, ginger paste, garlic paste, spicy powder / garam masala, coriander powder, turmeric powder and tomatoes.
• Keep frying, till the tomatoes are reduced to a pulp.
• Now add the chicken and mix well.
• Add salt to taste, 2 cups of water, mint and coriander leaves.
• Simmer, till the chicken is cooked and the gravy is thick.
• Serve hot with rice or chapattis. (Add more water if more gravy is required.)