Cumin Scented Chicken

Name: Cumin Scented Chicken
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cumin seeds; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons ghee; 4 black peppercorns; 6 green cardamom pods; 2 green chilies, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 inch piece ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 chicken pieces, skinned (thighs, drumsticks are good); 1 teaspoon garam masala

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons cumin seeds
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons ghee
4 black peppercorns
6 green cardamom pods
2 green chilies, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 inch piece ginger, grated
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 chicken pieces, skinned (thighs, drumsticks are good)
1 teaspoon garam masala

Directions

1

Heat pan and dry-roast 1 tablespoons of the cumin seeds until they turn fragrant - set aside.
2

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the remaining cumin seeds, peppercorns and cardamoms, till aromatic.
3

Add the chillies, garlic and ginger.
4

Add the ground coriander and cumin, and salt, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5

Add the chicken pieces, stir and mix thoroughly with the spices.
6

Cover pan and simmer for 20 minutes approximately.
7

Add the garam masala and the reserved cumin seeds (from the first step), and allow to cook an additional 5 minutes.
8

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with a raita on the side if desired.