Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large red onions - chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves - minced
  • 1 inch ginger - minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 large bunch cilantro - chopped
  • 1 large bunch mint leaves - chopped
  • 1-3 Serrano peppers (adjust to heat level)
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoon garam masala

Method

  • Wash and clean the chicken and keep aside.
  • Grind the fresh cilantro, mint leaves and Serrano peppers to a fine paste.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a cooking vessel.
  • Once the oil ripples, add onions and cook for 15 minutes on a low flame.
  • Add little salt during the cooking process to let the onions sweat well.Add the gingers, garlics and soy sauce and cook for further 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add the ginger-garlic paste and soy sauce and saute for Add the cilantro-mint-peppers paste.Bring it to a boil.
  • Mix in the chicken and cook covered for 20-25 minutes on a medium high flame.
  • Once the chicken looks tender and soft, turn off the flame, remove from the stove top and add the yogurt.
  • Give it a complete mix and check for salt.
  • Add more salt, if needed.
  • Pour the lemon juice and sprinkle garam masala on top.
  • Give a quick mix and serve hot with basmati rice or naan.
  • Garnish with a lemon swirl on top.