Chicken Simple Gravy

INGREDIENTS

1. Chicken               1/2 kg
2. Small onion         10
3. Turmeric              1 tsp
4. Chilly powder      2 tsp
5. Salt                       3 tsp
6. Water                    6 cups
7. Castor oil              1 tsp
8. Badaga                  1 tsp

MASALA PASTE

1. Kootu masala           1 tbsp
2. Curry masala            1 tbsp
3. Bengal gram flour    2 tbsp
4. Pepper powder          1/2 tsp

FOR GRINDING

1. Coconut                  1/2 cup
2. Roasted gram          1 tbsp

For Seasoning

1. Mustard seeds        1 tsp
2. Urad dal                 1 tsp
3. Bengal Gram          1 tsp
4. Oil                          1/2 cup
5. Curry leaves            handful
6. Coriander leaves     handful

METHOD

• Wash and cut chicken, onion, coriander, tomato. Grind coconut, roasted gram.
• Heat oil splutter mustard, fry curry leaves, onion, tomatoes.
• Add ginger-garlic paste, add chicken, turmeric, salt, castor oil.
• Fry for 2 minutes and add water, bring to boil.
• Add little water and mix masala powders, add to the boiling gravy.
• Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes on a low heat.
• Add ground paste, stir and add water if necessary, cook for another 10 minutes.
• Or pressure cook for 2 whistles, Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve with idly, rice, biryani.