Chicken Drumsticks Curry

If you like mild, creamy gravied chicken drumstick curry then try this quick recipe.

Ingredients:

• 8 Chicken Drumsticks
• 2 cups fresh yogurt
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour (maida)
• 1 tbsp chicken masala (available in Indian Grocery Stores)
• Salt To Taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dry fenugreek leaves
• 1 tbsp cooking oil for marination
• 3-4 tbsp cooking oil for gravy
• Pinch of Deep Orange Food Color ( Optional)

Method:

• Make two shallow diagonal slashes in each chicken drumstick.
• In a bowl mix all the ingredients;
• Add chicken drumsticks and coat well, set aside for 2-3 hours.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan. Add bay leaf, fry till is is light brown.
• Add chicken with marinade.
• Cook it covered on medium fire till chicken is tender.
• Serve chicken drumsticks hot with thin slices of onions , lemon and hot roti.

Note:

Most gravied Indian dishes have certain ingredients in common, so preparing and storing one when you have some spare time is a great idea. That way when you're ready all you do is add the meat or veggie to the gravy and cook through.

Tip:

I always grind extra ginger and garlic and store them in the form of cubes (set in ice trays) in Ziploc Freezer bags.