Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Hariyali Masala

   Add 1 cup tightly packed mint leaves, 1 cup tightly packed coriander leaves, 6-8 green chilies, 1/2 cup curd, and 1 tbsp water to a blender. Blend until smooth. The Hariyali Masala is now ready.

2. 2.Sauté Aromatics and Spices

   Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add 1 opened black cardamom and 1 inch cinnamon stick, and sauté briefly. Add 1 medium chopped onion and salt to taste, then sauté until the onion turns translucent (around 0:54). Add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and light golden (around 1:01). Add 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp roasted cumin powder. Sauté for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant and oil separates (around 1:17).

3. 3.Cook Chicken

   Add 500 gms boneless chicken pieces to the pan. Mix well to coat the chicken with the spices. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium flame until the chicken is partially cooked and releases its juices (around 1:29). Stir occasionally. Add the prepared Hariyali Masala to the chicken. Rinse the blender with 2 tbsp water and add to the pan. Mix well. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes on low flame until the chicken is fully cooked and tender (around 1:51). Add 1 tbsp crushed kasuri methi and mix well. Delicious Hariyali Chicken is ready to serve.