The roasted cumin powder adds a special zing.

  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 20 minutes
  • Serves 4-6

You will need

  • 1 chicken (approximately 1kg) 3 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 large onions sliced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh crushed ginger
  • 1 tbsp fresh crushed garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh crushed green chillies
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 3 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • Freshly chopped coriander to garnish

Method

1

Step 1

Cut the chicken in pieces and thoroughly wash in a vinegar and water mixture to remove the blood properly.
2

Step 2

Heat the oil in a medium pan. Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, cumin seeds and onions. Fry until brown. Add the washed chicken to this and stir.
3

Step 3

Add the salt, ginger, garlic and chillies, garam masala, coriander powder and cumin powder and let it cook until the chicken releases water and changes colour.
4

Step 4

Stir and let the chicken cook on a low heat for 10-15 minutes.
5

Step 5

Taste and adjust for salt.
6

Step 6

Garnish with coriander and serve.