Cumin Chicken (Jeera)

Ingredients
500 grams chicken,
2 green chillies,
1 medium onion,
1 teaspoon grated garlic,
4 teaspoons grated ginger,
½ teaspoon garam masala(hot spice mix),
½ tablespoon cumin seeds,
½ teaspoon cumin powder,
½ tablespoon lemon juice,
½ cup hot water,
2 tablespoons oil,
salt,
freshly ground pepper to taste.

Preparation time
25 minutes

Serves
2

HOW TO PREPARE
Grate the onion and finely chop the green chillies and set it aside. Now take a frying pan and pour in the oil. When the oil is really hot add the cumin seeds and let them crackle. When its golden brown add the green chillies and grated onion. Sauté for a while till the onion turns golden brown and the raw smell leaves. Put the chicken pieces in and sauté till the chicken becomes a light brown. Now add the cumin powder, pepper, lemon juice, garam masala, ginger, garlic and salt to taste. Pour in the hot water and mix it all up. Ensure all the spices have blended well. Now cover, simmer and cook for 15 minutes or till the chicken is done. The gravy must be thick and the chicken must be soft. Remove from flame and garnish with cumin powder. Keep it covered till you are ready to serve to trap the aroma within.