Goan Green Chicken Curry (गोवा हरी चिकन करी)

Goan Green Chicken Curry (गोवा हरी चिकन करी)  is an authentic goan recipe which is made with green chilies, curry leaves, ginger and coconut.

Regional Dish:  Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Konkan

Cuisine Style: Goa| Cooking Time 30mins | Take it with rice/ roti|  Type  Curry| Shelf Life : 1  day| Quantity : 4 Servings.

Appx. Nutritional values calculated for 1 serving:

Calories (280Kcal), Carbohydrates (15g), Protein (18g), Fat (12g)

Ingredients:

• 1 full chicken cut to medium pieces
• 1/2 tsp. garlic ginger paste
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• salt to taste
• 6 tbsp. desiccated coconut
• 2 green chilies
• 1 cup mint leaves
• 2-3 cups coriander leaves
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp. pepper corns
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 2 large onions chopped finely
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander to garnish
• 1 tsp. sugar
• cooking oil
• 1 1-2″ cinnamon stick
• 2 dried red chilies
• 4-5 cardamoms

Method:

1. In a mixer, grind the coconut, coriander, mint, some salt, sugar, turmeric, pepper corns, cumin, half the onions & green chilies into a paste, adding water a little at a time till you get a smooth paste.
2. Fry the remaining onions in hot oil.
3. Add garlic-ginger paste, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, whole red chilies and fry well.
4. Add the ground masala/spices 2 tbsp. at a time, frying well.
5. Add washed chicken pieces & fry well for 2-3 minutes.
6. Throw in the curry leaves; add 2 cups water, cover & cook till the chicken is done (1 whistle on high flame & simmer for 5 mins in pressure cooker).
7. Garnish with chopped coriander & serve with steamed rice.