Name: Green Chicken Masala recipe by Sujata Hande-Parab at BetterButter
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For Marination - Chicken – 1/2 kg; Turmeric – 1 tsp; Salt – 1/2 tsp; Lemon juice – 1 tbsp; For Green Masala: – Fresh Coriander leaves – 1/2 cup Roughly chopped; Fresh grated or sliced Coconut- 10-12 tbsp.; Pudina or Mint Leaves – 1/4 cup; Garlic cloves – 4-5; Ginger – 1/2 inch peeled and cut into slices; Green Chilies – 3-4; Roasted Whole Coriander seeds – 1/2 tbsp.; Roasted Cumin seeds – 2 tsp; Water – 1/4 cup; For Tempering – Onion – 1 Small – Finely Chopped; Tomato – 1 medium finely chopped; Chicken Garam masala –1.5 tsp; Oil – 1 tbsp; Salt to taste; Water as required to adjust consistency.

ABOUT Green Chicken Masala RECIPE

Chicken prepared in green masala tastes awesome. Less oily and spicy, includes fresh coriander and mint leaves. This dish we prepare at our home on regular basis. Very popular and modified in various regions.

Ingredients Serving: 4

For Marination - Chicken – 1/2 kg
Turmeric – 1 tsp
Salt – 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
For Green Masala: – Fresh Coriander leaves – 1/2 cup Roughly chopped
Fresh grated or sliced Coconut- 10-12 tbsp.
Pudina or Mint Leaves – 1/4 cup
Garlic cloves – 4-5
Ginger – 1/2 inch peeled and cut into slices
Green Chilies – 3-4
Roasted Whole Coriander seeds – 1/2 tbsp.
Roasted Cumin seeds – 2 tsp
Water – 1/4 cup
For Tempering – Onion – 1 Small – Finely Chopped
Tomato – 1 medium finely chopped
Chicken Garam masala –1.5 tsp
Oil – 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Water as required to adjust consistency.

Instructions

Marinate chicken with lemon juice, turmeric and salt. Rest aside for 45 minutes – 1 hour.
Blend roasted whole coriander seeds and roasted cumin seeds into fine powder.
Add Coriander leaves, Fresh grated or sliced Coconut, Pudina or Mint Leaves, Ginger, Green Chillies. Blend well to form smooth green paste
Heat oil in a pan or wok. Add finely chopped onion and salt. Cook till golden brown
Add finely chopped tomato. Cover and cook till it become soft and mushy
Add garam masala. Saute for few seconds.
Add green masala paste. Cook stirring often until it changes its color and starts thickening
Add marinated chicken. Mix well. Coat well with masala.
Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add 1.5 cups water. Bring to boil and cook on medium low flame for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is tender and gravy has thickened slightly.
Serve hot with chapati, rice or naan or rice crepes.

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