Chicken in green masala.

8"-9"round dish, 3"deep with cover

1 chicken (600-700 gms) - cut into 8 pieces 

4-5 green chillies

1/4 cup (packed) coriander leaves 

1/4 cup (packed) mint (poodina) leaves 

2 sticks celery (optional)

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 spring onions - chopped or thinly sliced, along with the greens 

2 tsp garlic paste

1 and half  ginger piece - grated 

2 tbsp oil

1 tsp jeera (cumin) powder 

1 tsp salt

1. Grind together poodina, green chillies, celery, coriander leaves to a green paste. Use
    lemon juice if required to grind to a paste.

2. In the dish add oil, green paste and all other ingredients, except chicken. Mix well.

3. Add chicken. Mix well.

4. Micro high uncovered 6 minutes.

5. Mix well again. Micro high uncovered 4 minutes. 

6. Let stand 2 minutes.

7. Mix well. Sprinkle some garam masala & chopped coriander.

 8. Serve hot, (for reheating, Micro high uncovered 2 minutes).

Note : A combination of herbs of your choice can be used (Basil, oregano, chives, coriander)
          to make the green paste.