Punjabi Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken cut into 8 pieces on the bone 750 grams
• Lemon Juice 2 tablespoons
• Lemon 1
• Oil 2 tablespoons
• Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
• Ginger chopped 1½ inch
• Salt to taste
• Onions sliced 2 medium
• Turmeric powder ½ teaspoon
• Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
• Green chillies 7
• Fresh coriander leaves 10-12 sprigs

Method

1. Place chicken pieces in a bowl, add 2 tbsps lemon juice and salt and mix. Set aside to marinate for 2-4 hours.
2. Heat oil in a non stick pan, add cumin seeds and ginger and sauté. Add onions to the pan and sauté till lightly coloured.
3. Add turmeric powder and coriander powder and mix well. Make small slits on green chillies and add to the pan. Add chicken and mix well.
4. Halve the lemon, remove seeds and add to the pan. Add 1 cup water and mix.
5. Roughly chop 10-12 fresh coriander sprigs and add and mix well. When the water comes to a boil, cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
6. You can also cook it in an oven at 160° C for 20-25 minutes.
7. Serve hot with rice or bread.