Roasted Gram and Coriander Chicken

This is one of those recipes from my collection that I cook often. I got it from a friend of mine during our stay in Chennai. Here, the taste of the chicken gravy is uniquely defined by the roasted grams and coriander leaves. It's easy and tasty!!! Do try :)

Preparation time : 20 minutes
Cooking time : 20 minutes


Ingredients : 

Chicken - 500 gm, cut into medium sized pieces

Onions - 2, mediun size, finely sliced

Ginger garlic paste - 1 1/2 tbsp

Roasted gram (Putani) - 1 1/2 tbsp

Onion - 2 medium size

Tomato - 1, big

Tamarind - pearl size ball

Coconut - 1/2 cup, grated

Coriander leaves - half a bunch

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt- to taste

Method :

1. Blend the onions and roasted gram to a fine paste. It's the first paste.

2. Blend tomato,tamarind, coconut and coriander leaves to a smooth paste. It's the second paste.

3. In a pan heat oil add the sliced onions and saute till they turn brown. Add the ginger garlic paste and stir till the raw smell goes.

4. Add the first paste, and stir till an aromatic smell emanates.

5. Add the second paste and stir  for 3-4 minutes continously. Add the chicken pieces and keep stirring without adding water for 10 minutes.

6. Now add half a cup of water and cover and cook till done, opening occasionally and adding a little water if needed.

7. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot with rice or chapatis.