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Lemon Chicken

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Lemon Chicken

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Looking for a simple, easy and a citrus flavoured chicken curry? Then here is a simple recipe with minimum of spices. It is light on your tummy as it has minimum of spices. You can adjust the amount of green chilies according to your preference. Relish with plain steamed rice, jeera rice, pulao, plain biryani or just plain chapati.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time : 15

Cook Time : 15

Total Time : 30

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • Chicken on bones, curry cut 500 gms

  • oil 2-3 tbsp

  • cumin seeds 12 tsp

  • onion, chopped 1 nos

  • garlic cloves, chopped 2-3 nos

  • salt to taste 1 tsp

  • turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

  • coriander powder 1 tsp

  • green chilies, slit 2 nos

  • coriander leaves, chopped 3 tbsp

  • kaffir lime leaves 8-10 nos

  • juice of lime 2 tbsp

Directions

  • 01

    Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a pan and fry the chicken till light brown. Keep aside.

  • 02

    Heat remaining oil and temper with cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds. Add the onion and garlic and saute till light brown.

  • 03

    Add the coriander leaves, coriander powder, slit green chilies, salt and turmeric powder. Saute for a few seconds.

  • 04

    Now add the fried chicken, kaffir lime leaves and 1 & 1/2 cups water and cook, covered on low flame till the chicken is cooked and the gravy is slightly reduced.

  • 05

    When done, add lemon juice and simmer for another minute. Switch off the flame and transfer to a serving dish. Serve with plain steamed rice, jeera rice, pulao, plain biryani or just plain chapati.

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lalboi kipgen

04 years ago.

it look delicious.how about cooking video it would have more details

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