Spicy Indian Chicken with Green Masala

Spicy Indian Chicken with Green Masala “Chicken drumsticks are simmered in a home made green masala packed with fresh cilantro.”

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.