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Red Pepper Chicken Mint Curry

Spicy chicken curry with mint leaves and red pepper/capsicum
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 no Whole chicken
  • 1 no Garlic pod
  • Ginger A big piece
  • Mint leaves A bunch
  • 3 nos Green chillies
  • 2 tsp Red chilly powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 3 tsp Coriander powder
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp Chicken curry masala
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 no Red Onion cut into long slices, big
  • 1 big Tomato cut into small pieces, ripe
  • Curry leaves A little
  • 1 no Red Capsicum or Red Pepper cut into long thin slices
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • Salt As reqd

Instructions
 

  • Remove the skin and cut the chicken into small pieces and keep aside.
  • Put garlic, ginger, green chillies, mint leaves and little water in a blender and puree the mixture.
  • :- It`s ok, if the qty of water is more.
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle.
  • Add the sliced red onion, some salt and fry, till brown.
  • Add fresh curry leaves and continue frying.
  • :- Make sure to tear the curry leaves to bring out the flavour.
  • Add all the above spice powders including garam masala along with salt and fry for few minutes.
  • Add the ripe tomato and saute, until well blended.
  • Add the garlic-ginger/mint puree and let it boil.
  • When it starts boiling, add the chicken pieces and cover with the lid.
  • Cook on a medium flame.
  • :- The juice of the chicken will come out and cook it. Hence, add water only, if necessary.
  • When the chicken becomes tender or almost done, add the sliced red capsicum and let it boil.
  • When the chicken is done & capsicum is tender, sprinkle a pinch or two of garam masala on top along with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Close with a lid, switch off the flame and keep aside for few minutes.
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