Red Pepper Chicken Mint Curry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 nos Whole chicken
• 1 nos Garlic pod
• Ginger A big piece
• Mint leaves A bunch
• 3 nos Green chillies
• 2 tsp Red chilly powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 11/2 tsp Garam masala
• 3 tsp Coriander powder
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 11/2 tsp Chicken curry masala
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 nos Red Onion — cut into long slices, big
• 1 large Tomato — cut into small pieces, ripe
• Curry leaves A little
• 1 nos Red Capsicum or Red Pepper — cut into long thin slices
• Coriander leaves — for garnishing
• 1 tsp Oil
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Remove the skin and cut the chicken into small pieces and set aside.

2. Step 2

   Put garlic, ginger, green chillies, mint leaves and little water in a blender and puree the mixture.

3. Step 3

   It`s ok, if the qty of water is more.

4. Step 4

   Warm the oil in a pan.

5. Step 5

   Add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle.

6. Step 6

   Add the sliced red onion, some salt and fry, till brown.

7. Step 7

   Add fresh curry leaves and continue frying.

8. Step 8

   Make sure to tear the curry leaves to bring out the flavour.

9. Step 9

   Add all the above spice powders including garam masala along with salt and fry for few minutes.

10. Step 10

    Add the ripe tomato and sauté, until well blended.

11. Step 11

    Add the garlic-ginger/mint puree and let it boil.

12. Step 12

    When it starts boiling, add the chicken pieces and cover with the lid.

13. Step 13

    Cook on a medium flame.

14. Step 14

    The juice of the chicken will come out and cook it. Hence, add water only, if necessary.

15. Step 15

    When the chicken becomes tender or almost done, add the sliced red capsicum and let it boil.

16. Step 16

    When the chicken is done & capsicum is tender, sprinkle a pinch or two of garam masala on top along with chopped coriander leaves.

17. Step 17

    Close with a lid, turn off the heat and set aside for few minutes.