Today had to make something real quick so thought of a simple gravy with green masala .
The whole spices were dry roasted and ground
and made to a paste.
the finely chopped coriander leaves added last
Chicken gravy with green masala
Ingredients
For the green masala
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp pepper corns
8 curry leaves
Dry roast the above lightly.
1 medium size onion sliced
Add very little oil and lightly fry the sliced onions
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
grind the above to a smooth paste
Ingredients
4 green chillies slit or depending on taste
few curry leaves
2 medium size tomatoes sliced
2 medium size onions sliced
1/2 tsp tempero di cuddi powder
1/4 cup desicated coconut to be dry roasted
lightly
500 gms Chicken pieces
clean ,wash well. Add salt and keep
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
Method
To a vessel add 2 tbsp ghee ,once hot add the chicken and fry for a minute .
Then add the ground masala ,mix well. Next add in the sliced onions and sliced tomatoes and mix well.
At this stage add some amount of water ,slit green chillies and allow to cook on medium flame , stirring occasionally.
once done add in the 1/2 tsp Tempero di cuddi powder and the roasted desicated coconut. Add salt if required.
Lastly sprinkle in 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves.
A powdered spice mix used for flavouring Meat Dishes.
Made this Tempero spice powder my way ,
with a slight change.
Garam masala 2
(East Indian Tempero ( A seasoning to flavour Dishes) Di Cuddi)
Ingredients
100 gms Cinnamon
40 gms cloves
40 gms cardamom
40 gms peppercorns
20 gms Star anise
10 gms Javitri {mace flower}
10 gms bay leaf
5 gms all spice
5 gms Triphal {schezwan pepper corn}
10 gms saunf {fennel}
10 gms methi seeds { fenugreek seeds}
10 gms Shah Jeera {black cumin}
Dry ingredients in the sun, lightly roast, Dry grind the spiced , sift well, and bottle
used for flavouring Chicken, mutton, beef or Pork.
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