Chicken Jeera

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Simple to cook. Simple to serve. Simply super. We eat this with our fingers, it's that good. This dish we serve with a bbq, it makes a great starter, or when we want a night in front of the fire or television. It's comfort food with a big c. Serve with a raita.

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Steps

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Dry roast 1 tbsp of the cumin seeds for 5 minutes set aside to cool.

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Heat the oil i n a heavy based pan and remaining cumin seeds with the peppercorns , and cardamom for 3 minutes.

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Add the chillies , garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.

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Add the ground coriander , ground cumin and salt cook 2 minutes.

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Add the chicken thighs and legs stir to cover with the spices , cover with a lid and cook for 25 minutes over medium heat.

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When th chicken is cooked add the garam masala and toasted cumin seeds.

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Cook for 5 minutes.

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Mix together the cucumber , yogurt , chili , and salt.

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Sprinkle the ground cumin over the yogurt mix and serve as a dip for the chicken.

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Ingredients

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chicken legs, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, green cardamoms, green chilies, garlic cloves, fresh gingerroot, ground cumin, salt, garam masala, cucumber, green chili, plain yogurt