Chicken Hara Masala (Chicken In A Green Masala)

1. 1

   using a pestle and mortar, make a paste with the garlic, ginger and red chilli flakes. keep this handy as you will add it to the chicken once it is fried. stir-fry the chicken in a wok in the tablespoon of oil until it is lightly brown on high heat, reducing it to medium to evaporate any water. then add the ginger, garlic and chilli paste. fry it briefly so that the roots soften but do not allow the paste to burn. remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.

2. 2

   for the masala use a food processer to blitz the coriander, green chillies, yoghurt and heavy cream. tip this into the wok allowing it to reduce partially covered on medium heat. once the masala begins to sweat the oil take off the lid and keep stirring until all the water evaporates. at its complete stage the masala will look like it is surrounded by a rim of oil.

3. 3

   add the chicken and the water to the masala and bring to a rolling boil. then lower the heat and let the masala simmer until the meat is tender. the masala itself should be the consistency of a thick soup. garnish it with some fresh coriander and green chillies before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.