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Lebu Lonka Murgi

Lebu Lonka Murgi (Chicken with Gondhoraj Lebu and Green Chillies)

Lebu Lonka Murgi. Chicken in yoghurt and Gondhoraj lebu juice. Some lime leaves thrown in for a further burst of citrus. And green chillies for their wicked heat. A perfect panacea to calm the heat-tormented palette !!!!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bengali, Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken
  • 2/3 cup yogurt
  • 10-12 gondhoraj lebu leaves or kaffir lime leaves
  • 2-3 roundels gondhoraj lebu
  • 1 tbsp juice of gondhoraj lebu
  • 6 tbsp onion juice
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger juice
  • 2-3 tsp green chili paste
  • 1-2 tbsp ginger cut into fine juliennes
  • 1 tsp garlic finely chopped
  • 4-5 green chili slit
  • 10-12 black pepper corns
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper powder
  • 3 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken pieces with a little salt, lemon juice, onion juice, ginger juice, green chili paste and half of the yoghurt. Refrigerate for 1-2 odd hours.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, when smoking hot, throw in the black peppercorn and garlic . Saute till light brown.
  3. Add the marinated chicken (reserve the marinade for the next step), stir over high heat till light brown.
  4. Add the ginger juliennes, black pepper powder, green chillies, remaining yogurt and the marinade, cook for 4-5 minutes. A touch of honey if needed.
  5. Add 1/2 a cup of warm water and the lime leaves, continue to cook till the chicken is tender.
  6. Adjust seasonings. Switch off the flame, throw in the lemon slices, cover and allow to stand for 10 odd minutes.
  7. Serve with rice.