Kalimirch Chicken by Seema

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
• 1 large onion diced into pieces
• Coriander leaves for garnish
• Lime juice of 2 lemons
• 3 tbsp of garlic ginger paste
• Oil
• 1 ½ - 2 tbsp of freshly ground black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp garam masala

Procedure:

• Pour 2 tbsp of oil and let it heat
• Add the garlic ginger paste
• Add the onions
• Let the onions cook for 2-3 minutes
• Add the chicken pieces
• Let it cook for a while
• Add the salt
• Add the pepper
• Tip: To increase the spice, one can add more black pepper
• Shut the vessel and let it cook for 15- 20 minutes till the chicken has become tender
• Add a little water on the lid so that the chicken cooks fast and does not burn
• After it cooks for 20 -25 minutes remove the lid
• Add the lime juice
• Check if the chicken is done
• Add the garma masala
• Add the add the coriander leaves
• Add the remaining black pepper
• Tip: One can add 1 tsp butter or 2 tbsp cream to give a fine glaze to the chicken
• Kalimirch chicken is ready to serve