Chicken Sukka Recipe

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• 2 tablespoons garlic paste
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  Source: 2 tablespoons garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
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  Source: 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 each green chilli (minced)
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  Source: 1 green chilli (minced)
• ¼ cup mint leaves
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  Source: ¼ cup mint leaves
• ¼ cup cilantro stems (chopped)
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  Source: ¼ cup cilantro stems (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons yogurt (full fat)
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  Source: 2 tablespoons yogurt (full fat)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
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  Source: 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons + 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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  Source: 2 teaspoons kosher salt; Source: 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 lbs chicken thighs (cut into 2 inch pieces)
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  Source: 2 lbs chicken thighs (cut into 2 inch pieces)
• 4 tablespoons oil
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  Source: 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 each bay leaves (optional)
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  Source: 2 bay leaves (optional)
• 1 each star anise (optional)
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  Source: 1 star anise (optional)
• 1 each black cardamom (optional)
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  Source: 1 black cardamom (optional)
• 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
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  Source: 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
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  Source: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• ⅛ teaspoon hing
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  Source: ⅛ teaspoon hing
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
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  Source: ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 each medium red onions
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  Source: 2 medium red onions
• 1 each plum tomato
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  Source: 1 plum tomato
• 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
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  Source: 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
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  Source: 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon kasoori methi
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  Source: 1 tablespoon kasoori methi
• ¼ cup cilantro (finely chopped)
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  Source: ¼ cup cilantro (finely chopped)

1. Add ginger, garlic, green chilli, mint leaves, and chopped cilantro to a blender jar and blend it to a smooth paste.
2. Place the cut chicken in a mixing bowl and add the green paste, yogurt, lemon juice and kosher salt. Mix well so the chicken is evenly coated, then set it aside while you prep the rest of the ingredients. If you have time, marinating overnight gives even better flavor.
3. Toast the whole coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a dry pan until fragrant. Let cool, then grind into powder. Set aside.
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. If using, add bay leaves, black cardamom and star anise. Add hing and turmeric, and sauté for about 10 seconds.
5. Add the onions and mix well. Cook over medium high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until translucent.
6. Add the roasted coriander cumin powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well.
7. Add the tomato and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
8. Add the marinated chicken, mix well and cook uncovered on medium-high heat for 10 to 15 minutes until most of the liquids evaporate and the masala coats the chicken.
9. Finish with kasoori methi and finely chopped cilantro. Serve with layered chapati, laccha pyaaz and solkadi.