Chicken Kasturi

I first tasted this dish from a restaurant close to my home and it was truly a kind of love in my first bite. It was too yummy for words and the thick gravy was perfect for chappathi and nan.This curry never fails to impress anyone. It is simple, delicious and just perfect in all aspects. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Boneless chicken- 1 kg
Onions -1 large (finely chopped)
Butter -50g
Oil -1/2 cup
Lemon juice -4 tbs
Ginger & garlic paste -1 tbs
Crushed black pepper -1 tsp
Crushed red chilli -1and1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds -1 tbs (dry roasted and crushed)
Salt -1 tsp
Roasted gram- 2 tbs
Almonds -2 tbs
Fresh coriander hand full

Method

Grind the roasted gram and almonds with little milk or water to a paste.
Marinate the chicken with lemon juice, ginger and garlic paste, black pepper, red chilli, salt, cumin and the grinded paste. Mix well, cover it and keep in fridge for 1/2 to 1 hour.
Heat oil and butter. Add the onions and fry till it gets soft on high flame.
Add the chicken with the marination and water and cook till the water dries and the oil comes on the surface.
Then add the coriander and mix well.
Serve hot with naan.