Hara Masala

Hara Masala translates to green spice mix in Hindi and is a delicacy specific to the region of Karnataka. My Naani would often make this dish year-round— her version of a herb chicken curry. This dish is featured with chicken but also goes great with beef and goat. A curry filled with cilantro and Indian spices that can be enjoyed over rice or with a side of roti and a dollop of ghee.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

• ~2lb. of whole chicken

• 12 garlic cloves

• 1 1/2in. of ginger

• 10-12 green Thai chilis

• 1 1/2 cup of cilantro

• 1/2 onion

• 1 tbs. of whole cumin

• 1/2 tbs. of whole black pepper

• 1 tbs. of salt

• 1/3 cup of oil

• 1/3 tbs. of red chili powder

• 1 1/2 cup of water

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Steps:

1. Using a blender, add 12 garlic cloves, 1 1/2in. of ginger, 10-12 green Thai chilis, 1 1/2 cup of cilantro, 1/2 onion, 1 tbs. of whole cumin, 1/2 tbs. of whole black pepper, 1 tbs. of salt and grind away.

2. On the stovetop, add 1/3 cup of oil in a pot and allow it to heat up.

3. Add the ground paste to the pot over medium-high heat and saute for 3 minutes.

4. Add about 1 cup of water and 1/3 tbs. of red chili powder. Allow the curry to cook for another 5 minutes.

5. Add 2 lbs. of chicken to the pot and 1/2 cup of water. Then add a lid and allow the chicken to cook on medium heat for 12-15 minutes.

6. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 4-5 mins.

7. Garnish with cilantro and it’s ready to eat!