Hariyali Chicken

Hiya folks! been quite some time since I've posted. Actually didnt have a lot of free time. Well yesterday I tried out my Hariyali Chicken recipe. Its quite simple to prepare. The following is my version of Hariyali Chicken.

Ingredients

• Chicken - 1 kg
• Onion - 3 to 4 medium sized, chopped.
• Potato - 3 medium sized, diced into quarter cubes (optional. I prefer to use it because bengalis prefer a lot of potato, and it goes well with rice).
• Ginger garlic paste - 4 tbsp
• Coriander leaves - a bunch is fine.
• Green chillies - 3
  
• Curd - 1/2 cup
• Turmeric - 2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
• Sugar - 1 tsp
• Jeera powder - 2 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 3 tbsp
  

Method

• In a deep bottom vessel, take 3-4 tbsp of plain vegetable oil. Let the oil heat up nicely, then add the potato cubes. Fry them till they turn golden brown and crispy. Take them out and keep them aside.
  
• Wash and dry the chicken pieces. Drain the water and fry them lightly in the oil, till light golden brown.
• Keep the chicken aside and add the onions. Fry them till they change colour.
  
• Add the ginger garlic paste, turmeric, chilli powder, jeera powder and sugar. Mix well and fry on medium flame till the oil starts separating from the sides. 
• Chop the coriander leaves and put them in a blender. Add the green chillies and a little water. Blend to form a smooth fine paste.
• Add the coriander paste and curd in the masala. Add two spoons of water. Mix well with them masala.
• Now add the fried chicken and potatoes. Add salt. Mix well till all the chicken pieces are coated with the gravy.
• Turn down the flame and cover the vessel. Let it cook for about 20 min while covered on a medium flame.
• Serve hot with rice or roti.

The preparation is pretty simple and not at all time consuming. Traditionally, people prefer to use mint leaves along with coriander, but no one likes mint in my house. Also I have found that adding the curd intensifies the flavours and thickens the gravy quite nicely.

Well, thats all for now. I'll be back with some more recipes soon, as and when I cook something new.

Happy Eating :)