SOUTH-INDIAN GREEN CURRY

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This is a unique family recipe for a simple curry that can be made by beginners.

Provided by naaz_jazz

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Garlic -50gms
Ginger-25gms
Fresh coriander leaves-50gms
Fresh mint leaves-50gms
Fresh long green chillies -3 to 4
White onions 2
Fresh chicken drumsticks and bony thighs-1kg
SPICES
Bay leaves -3 to 4
Cloves- 3 to 4
Whole black pepper - 5 to 6
Star Aniseed -2 to 3
Turmeric powder - Half a teaspoon
Vegetable oil - 1tablespoon
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken and marinate it for an hour with salt and turmeric powder.
  • In a food processor,make the green curry paste as follows :
  • Grind together the garlic,ginger,green chillies,corriander and mint leaves ,green chillies and onion halves with a dash of water till you get a smooth paste.
  • Heat oil in a pan,add bay leaves,cloves,whole black pepper,star aniseed,stir for just half a minute.
  • Then add the green curry paste,saute it for about 1minute.
  • Mix one pint of warm water with the dessicated coconut powder in a separate bowl,stir till no lumps remain,and pour this into the pan.(Leave a tablespoon cocnut cream aside for garnishing)Stir till you get a smooth,even,green consistency for a minute
  • Add the marinated chicken,stir slightly ,cover and cook on medium heat for 30minutes with occasional stirring
  • Garnish with a swirl of fresh single cream and coriander leaf.
  • Serve hot with Turmeric Basmati rice and mini Naans

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