Olga's Chicken Brijani

Posted by FootsieBear at recipegoldmine.com 9/21/2001 2:31 pm

Source: Olga Yarlagadda

Marinade:
1/2 cup finely chopped coconut
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yogurt
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Juice from 1 lime
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and cloves
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1/4 cup water
12 skinless chicken legs, scored to the bone
1/2 cup oil

Put marinade ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Brown chicken in hot oil; cover and reduce heat. Simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove heat and continue to simmer on low until liquid is gone. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve over rice.