Chicken Jeera

15 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 10 10 chicken thighs (or mixed) or 10 chicken drumsticks (or mixed)
  • 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 4 green cardamoms, split open
  • 3 green chilies, seeded and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 inch fresh gingerroot, grated
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 cucumber, finely diced
  • 1 green chili, seeded and diced
  • 10 fluid ounces plain yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

  1. 1
    Dry roast 1 tbsp of the cumin seeds for 5 minutes Set aside to cool.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil i n a heavy based pan and remaining cumin seeds with the peppercorns, and cardamom for 3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the chillies, garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add the ground coriander, ground cumin and salt cook 2 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add the chicken thighs and legs stir to cover with the spices, cover with a lid and cook for 25 minutes over medium heat.
  6. 6
    When th chicken is cooked add the garam masala and toasted cumin seeds. Cook for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Mix together the cucumber, yogurt, chili, and salt. Sprinkle the ground cumin over the yogurt mix (Raita) and serve as a dip for the chicken.

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