Indian Chicken Chops

Chicken chops is a very famous chicken dish in India.Specially its a North-Indian dish and prepared using lots of butter and spices(sorry for people who are cholesterol conscious;-)).But no need to worry those who don't like much spicy food can also prepare and eat it by using less amount of spices and butter and taste will not vary so much from that having lots of spices.So prepare today only and taste this tangy dish of North-India.

Ingredients:

* 8 medium pieces (about 800 grams) of chicken
* 4 teaspoon cumin powder
* 2 teaspoon coriander powder
* ½ teaspoon(s) turmeric powder
* 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper powder
* 8 green chillies paste
* 1 tablespoon(s) each of chopped(or paste)
ginger and garlic
* 2 medium sized onion(s) chopped
* 4 tablespoon(s) clarified butter (ghee) / butter
* salt to taste
* finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Preparation:

1. Make cuts on the chicken pieces.
2. Mix together rest of the ingredients with the salt and make a paste and rub this paste onto
the chicken pieces.
3. Marinate for about an hour.
4. Heat the clarified butter (ghee) / butter in a heavy-bottomed pan.
5. Drop in the chicken pieces and saute on medium level for about 12 minutes.
6. Cover and cook on low level for another 3 minutes or till the chicken pieces are tender and
all the liquid has evaporated.
7. Finally garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

Cooking time (approx.): 15 minutes
Serves: 4

TIPS:
* The green chillies can be increased or toned down according to individual tastes.
* The chicken pieces can be basted with the butter and cooked in a pre-heated oven
instead of the above method.

Can be served with: Ghee Rice, white rice or Indian bread (Roti).