spicy indian chicken with green masala

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• 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.
• 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.