Hariyali Chicken Curry (Punjabi Style)

Ingredients:

700g chicken drumsticks (skin removed)

1/2 cup ghee oil

1 stick cinnamon

1 bayleaves

1 large onion, chopped

1 tbsp garlic ginger paste

1 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 cup plain yoghurt (Greek)

1/2 tsp black pepper

Blend

1 cup coriander leaves

1/2 cup mint leaves

2 green chilies

10 green bird's eye chilies

7-8 cashew nuts

Spices Powder

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

Instructions:

1. In a wok, add the ghee and heat over medium. Then, add the bay leaves and cinnamon stick, and sauté for a minute.  
2. Next, add the chopped onion and garlic/ginger paste. Sauté until the onion is wilted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Then, add the chicken drumsticks with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Stir to combine and continue stirring until the chicken turns white.
4. Pour in the blended ingredients and mix until well combined. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and add the spice powders. Continue stirring until thoroughly mixed, then cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the plain yogurt and black pepper; keep stirring and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Finally, add chopped coriander and serve with biryani rice or naan bread.