Ingredients

Method

Make a paste with the peeled ginger and some water in the mini chopper.

Heat the oil till it is very hot in the frying pan, carefully add the chicken (it will splatter) and brown on both sides, a few at a time. Put the browned pieces in a bowl.

Peel and crush the garlic, adding it to the oil in the pan, as soon as the garlic starts to colour add the ginger paste, stirring and frying for about a minute. Now add the cumin, ground and fresh chopped coriander, turmeric, chopped chilli, chilli powder if using, and salt to taste.

Give it all a good stir, fry for a few seconds, then add the chicken from the bowl and its juices, along with the lemon juice and a bit of hot water. Stir thoroughly, and cover it when it boils. Cook until the chicken is done, on a low heat.

This dish is best served with pulao rice and some stir fried green beans.