Oleena Mendonca

Ingredients:

• Boneless chicken pieces-half kg
• Finely chopped 2 onions
• Coriander powder one table spoon
• Chilli powder-one teaspoon
• Turmeric powder-half teaspoon
• Garam Masala powder-one teaspoon
• Curd-two tablespoons
• Ginger-garlic paste-one tablespoon
• Tomato puree-one tablespoon 
• Oil-two tablespoons
• Coriander leaves
• Salt as per taste

Method of Preparation:

• Cut the chicken into medium pieces
• Marinate with curd, ginger-garlic paste, salt and turmeric powder and keep aside for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil and fry finely chopped onion till it turns slightly brown. 
• Add marinated chicken and fry for two minutes. 
• Add chilli and garam masala powder, a little water and cook. 
• When almost done, add coriander powder and tomato puree and cook till completely done. 
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Editor’s Note: The recipe on ‘Coriander Chicken’ by Mrs. Oleena Mendonca is quite simple and easy to prepare for anyone. This preparation can be used as a side dish. If there is a need for more gravy to be used as curry for rice, more onion and tomato puree can be used. Mrs. Benny D’Souza Editor-Recipe Column