South Indian style green chiken kurma

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🌿 South Indian Green Chicken Kurma Recipe

📝 Ingredients

For Green Masala Paste:

• 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
• ½ cup mint leaves
• 4–5 green chilies (adjust to taste)
• 1-inch piece ginger
• 6–8 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp fennel seeds
• ½ cup grated coconut (fresh or frozen)
• 6 cashews or 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional, for creaminess)
• ½ cup water (for grinding)

For Chicken Curry:

• 500g chicken (bone-in or boneless, cut into pieces)
• 2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 1–2 bay leaves
• 2 cloves
• 2 cardamom
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

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🔪 Preparation Steps

1. Make Green Masala Paste:

   • Grind all ingredients under "Green Masala Paste" into a smooth paste. Set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon.
   • Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
   • Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.

3. Add Masala & Chicken:

   • Add turmeric, coriander powder, and the ground green masala paste.