Potato Jantikalu

Ingredients

1) 8 medium pieces (about 800 grams) of chicken

2) 1 cup(s) finely chopped coriander leaves

3) ½ teaspoon(s) turmeric powder

4) 1 teaspoon(s) black peppercorns

5) 8 green chillies

6) 1 tablespoon(s) each of chopped ginger and garlic

7) 2 medium sized onion(s) chopped

8) 2 tablespoon(s) clarified butter (ghee) / butter

9) salt to taste

10) finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Preparation

* Make cuts on the chicken pieces. Grind together rest of the ingredients with the salt and rub this paste onto the chicken pieces. Keep aside for about an hour.

* Heat the clarified butter (ghee) / butter in a heavy-bottomed pan. Drop in the chicken pieces and saute on medium level for about 12 minutes.

* Cover and cook on low level for another 3 minutes or till the chicken pieces are tender and all the liquid has evaporated.