Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a pan and stir the shallots, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds and chilies on medium heat until the shallots are browned.Cool the mixture and blend into a smooth paste.

Step 2

Heat the remaining oil in the same pan and stir in the blended paste and saute for 5 minutes. Add the chicken pieces with one and a half cups of water and salt.

Step 3

Keep covered and bring it to a boil. Simmer on a medium flame for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked. (see notes). You will know the chicken is cooked when the flesh almost falls apart!

Step 4

Serve with naan, bread or rice with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.