Served as main course. Non-vegetarian. A South Indian (Karnataka) recipe.

Indian

8 medium sized, pieces of Chicken

2 cups grated Coconut

2 Onions, chopped

1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder

1 teaspoon Hot Spice Mix(Garam Masala) powder

4 Green Chillies, slit

2 teaspoons Lemon Juice

2 Tablespoons finely chopped, Coriander Leaves

1 Tablespoons Clarified Butter(Ghee)/Butter

4 teaspoons Oil

Salt to taste

Heat the clarified butter(ghee)/butter and oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and saute the onions on medium level for about 3 minutes or till they are golden brown in color. Add the slit green chillies and fry for a few seconds. Add the chicken pieces and salt. Cover and cook on medium level for about 20 minutes or till the chicken pieces are almost done. Add the coconut shavings, hot spice mix, red chilli powder and mix well. Cover and cook on low level for about 5 minutes or till the chicken pieces are tender and fully cooked. Mix in the lemon juice, chopped coriander leaves and keep covered with the lid for a minute or two. Serve hot with Ghee rice or white rice.

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes, Cooking time: 30-35 minutes, Serves: 4

Tips:

If it is difficult to obtain fresh coconut, it can be replaced by desscicated coconut shavings. Just soak it in a little warm water for some time before use.

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