Ingredients:

  • 2 lb chicken (cut quarters into 2 pieces)
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste (or 1 tbsp garlic powder)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp hari mirch masala
  • 2 serrano peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp 13-spice garam masala (or any garam masala)

Directions:

  1. Clean and drain the chicken.
  2. Mix chicken with ginger-garlic paste and hari mirch masala; marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan and add oil.
  4. Once hot, add onions and fry until medium brown.
  5. Add marinated chicken, mix well, and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Add green chilies and 1 cup water; cook until most of the water evaporates and the chicken is cooked through.
  7. If the chicken isn’t done, add another ½ cup water and continue cooking, gently mixing occasionally.
  8. Once cooked, add lemon juice, chopped cilantro, and garam masala; mix well and leave on low for a few minutes. Done!
  9. Enjoy with naan and a salad of your choice.

Note: This recipe can be easily made with both Category 2 and 3 spice blends.