Spicy Indian Chicken with Green Masala

Chicken drumsticks are simmered in a home made green masala packed with fresh cilantro.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 7 fresh green chile peppers, diced
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground dried turmeric
• 8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chili peppers, cumin seed, ginger-garlic paste, salt, turmeric, lime juice, and cilantro into a blender. Puree until the cilantro is very finely chopped, then add yogurt, and puree until smooth. Pour over the chicken drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag, and mix to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.

Step 2

To cook, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and marinade, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the drumsticks are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.