Kohlapuri Chicken Recipe

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3 lbs Chicken, pieces, skinless, jointed, cut in half

1  Onion, chopped

4 cloves Garlic, chopped

1 inch Ginger, fresh, chopped

6 tbsps Oil

1 tsp Turmeric

2 tsps Ground Coriander

1 1/2 tsps Ground Cumin

1 1/4 tsps Chili Powder

6 ounces Canned Tomatoes

1 tsp Salt

6 ounces Water

4 Green Chiles, fresh

1 tsp Garam Masala

1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, chopped

1. In a blender process the onion, garlic, and ginger, add little water to make a smooth paste.
2. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the onion/garlic mix for 5 minutes.
3. Add the turmeric, ground coriander, cumin, and the chili powder, turn heat to low and cook for 30 mins, stirring often so that the mix does not stick or burn.
4. Add half of the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add the chicken stir and cook till the meat changes color, 5 minutes. Now add the rest of the tomatoes and any juice.
6. Add the salt and water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered till the chicken is tender. Stir to prevent sticking.
7. Add the green chillies and garam masala, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
8. Stir in the chopped coriander leaves and serve.