Karaikudi chicken gravy

Karaikudi  chicken gravy

Ingredients

Chicken              -1/2 kg
yogurt                 -1 tbsp
turmeric powder  -1/4 tsp

Chilli powder       -1tsp
Coriander powder-1 1/2 tbsp
oil                         – 2 tbsp
salt                        – to taste

For Grinding: table 1

Ginger                  -1 inch
Garlic                   -4
Small onion          -10 to 15
Tomato                 -1 to 1 1/2 nos
Pepper corn          -1 tsp
Cumin seeds         -1 tsp
Fennel seeds         -1 tsp
Cinnamon stick     -1 inch
Mint leaves          -few

                              

For Grinding:table2

Coconut                -1/3 to2/3 cup shredded
Cashew nuts         -4
                                   

Method:

• In a bowl marinade chicken with yogurt,salt and turmeric.

• In a mixer blend the ingredients given in table 1 for grinding into a smooth paste.
• Heat 2 tbsp of oil in the cooker and add the ground paste  .

• cook until the masala looses its raw flavor and then add  chilli powder and coriander powder.

• mix well and add marinated chicken half cup of water and salt.
• Pressure cook upto 3 whistle.

• Simultaneously grind the table 2 ingredients into smooth paste adding little water.
• After the pressure goes off open the cooker and add the ground paste

• Cook for 5 more minutes.

• Serve with Rice/chapathi/paratha/Idli/dosa

Serves     4