Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Heat Oil

   Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a pan.

2. 2.Fry Green Chilies

   Add 10-12 chopped green chilies and fry until they splutter, about 30 seconds.

3. 3.Add Crushed Garlic

   Add 1 whole bulb of crushed garlic and fry until it turns transparent, about 1-2 minutes.

4. 4.Add Ginger Garlic Paste

   Add 2 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste (a mix of store-bought and homemade) and fry for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

5. 5.Add Curry Leaves

   Add 1 handful of curry leaves and fry for 30 seconds.

6. 6.Fry Onions

   Add 1 finely chopped large onion and a pinch of salt, then fry until onions turn translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

7. 7.Add Chicken

   Add 750 grams of chicken pieces, mix well, and fry until the chicken releases its water, about 5-7 minutes.

8. 8.Add Turmeric

   Add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder and continue to fry for 1-2 minutes.

9. 9.Add Pepper, Mint, and Coriander

   Add 2 tablespoons of crushed black pepper powder, 1/4 cup of chopped mint leaves, and 1/4 cup of chopped coriander leaves.

10. 10.Add Chili Powder and Chicken Masala

    Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1 small packet of chicken masala powder (Halli Masala). Mix everything thoroughly for 1-2 minutes.

11. 11.Cook Chicken

    Add about 1/2 cup of water, cover the pan, and cook until the chicken is tender and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

12. 12.Add Lemon Juice

    Just before turning off the stove, squeeze the juice of one full lemon into the chicken and mix well for 30 seconds.

13. 13.Serve

    Turn off the stove and serve hot with ragi mudde or rice.