Ingredients:

Chicken 1 kg
Coconut grated 1
Chopped onions 4
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Turmeric powder ½ tsp
Garam masala powder 2 tsp
Green chillies chopped 8
Ginger paste 2 tbsp
Garlic paste 2 tbsp
Oil 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

Grind half of the green chillies to a paste and mix it well with the ginger and garlic pastes. Make cuts on the chicken pieces, rub this mixture on to them well and marinate for about an hour at least. Roast coconut shavings in a little hot oil till light brown. Cool and grind along with half the onions to a paste. Heat oil, sauté the onions till they are light brown in color. Add the remaining chopped green chillies, spice powders and fry for a few seconds. Add the marinated chicken pieces and fry till they are lightly browned. Add the paste, salt water and mix well. Cover and cook till the chicken pieces are tender and fully cooked. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.