ஆந்திரா கோழி கிரேவி (Andhra Chicken Gravy)

Ingredients for Andhra Chicken Gravy :

Chicken - 1/2 Kg,

Onion - 3 (Chopped),

Green Chilies - 4,

Ginger , Garlic Paste - 2 Tbsp,

Chilly Powder - 1 Tbsp,

Cinnamon - 1,

Aniseeds - 1 Tbsp,

Pepper - 1/2 Tsp,

Cardamom - 2,

Cloves - 2,

Bay Leaf - 1,

Curry Leaves - 2 Bunch,

Coriander Leaves - 1/2 Cup,

Oil - 3 Tbsp,

Salt - as needed,

Coriander Powder - 1-1/2 Tbsp,

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp,

Curd - 2 Tbsp,

Cashew Nuts - 15,

Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 Tsp,

Method to make Andhra Chicken Gravy :

1. Take washed chicken pieces in a bowl then add ginger garlic paste, chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, curd, salt all together. Mix up and soak it for 2 hours. 

2. Grind the cashew nuts in a mixi then grind green chilies, coriander leaves, aniseeds, pepper. Grind it softly. Heat oil in a frying pan then add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf and season it. Then add onions and curry leaves. Fry it until it turns red color. 

3. Then add the soaked chicken pieces along with them. Allow it to boil for few minutes. Stir it well not allow to stick in bottom of the vessel. Add an half cup of water along with them. Then add the ground green chilies paste along with them. After chicken cooked finally add the cashew nut paste along with them and stir them well.

Andhra Chicken Gravy is ready to serve.