Spicy Chicken in Green Gravy

Cornish hens in a bed of green gravy add a coconut-ty flavor to the traditional.

You will need -

Cornish hens : 1 ( about 10 med. sized pieces)

Kothmir : 1 bunch

Green chillis : 4-5

Mint : 1/2 bunch

Ginger garlic paste : 1 TBS

Garam masala powder : 1/4 tsp

Turmeric : 1/4 tsp

Coconut : 1/4 cup or dessicated coconut : 2 TBS

Shahjeera : 1/4 tsp

Potatoes : 2 med

Onion ( diced): 1 med
Bay Leaves (Optional) ; 2
Karepak : 1 sprig 

Oil : 1TBS

Salt to taste

Method :

Cut cornish hens into med. sized pieces.Keep aside.

Saute chopped Kothmir, green chillis, ginger garlic paste and mint in 1 tsp  hot oil. Remove and make into a paste.

Next, to a hot saucepan, add oil. When hot, put in the shahjeera , bay leaves and onions. Let fry 2 mins. Add the above green masala paste. Fry 2 mins. Add turmeric powder. Mix. Put in the washed and drained chicken pieces.Mix well and keep stirring till dry, about 5 mins.Add potatoes and 1/4 cup water and salt. Let it cook on simmer till the chicken  and potatoes are cooked, about 25 mins. Add coconut. Let simmer for further 5 mins.Finally add garam masala powder. Check for taste and remove. Garnish with karepak.

This goes well with either rotis or rice.