Chilli chicken

Chilly chicken.....wow.....The moment you hear the name.....Your mouth will be watering there are different ways of preparing chili chicken, Here I am going to share the  Karnataka style... I had been to my friends place for lunch & she had prepared this dish which  had the flavor of groundnuts it was yummy.....& a dry version... try & see.

Preparation time: 10-15min.
Cooking time: 20-25 min.
Serves : 3

  Ingredients:

• 500 gm chicken cut in medium pieces.
• 1tblsp groundnuts.
• 3-4 cashew nuts.
• 1 sprig curry leaves.
• 4 tbsp. oil or ghee.
• 3 whole red chilies.
• 2 medium size onions thinly sliced.
• 4 clove garlic.
• 1/4'' ginger.
• 3 green chilies minced.
• 4 red chilies.
• 1/4tsp turmeric powder.
• 1 large tomato chopped.
• Salt to taste.
• 1/2 cup coconut grated.
• 1 tsp garam masala powder.
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves.

Roast & grind: groundnuts, cashew nuts, 1 onion, garlic, ginger, 4 red chilies & turmeric to a fine paste.

Method :

• Wash the chicken pieces well & keep aside.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan add 1 minced onion, green chilies & fry till golden brown.
• Add tomato & cook till its  mashed well.
• Add the chicken, ground paste, salt, coriander leaves, little water & cook till the chicken is tender & the gravy is thick.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in another pan add coconut & roast till brown.
• Add curry leaves, whole red chilies, garam masala powder & saute for a sec & add to the chicken.
• Mix well & cook till the gravy cooks the chicken.
• Serve hot with appams or pulkas.