Murghi Dilruba

Ingredients
2 oz ghee
8 chicken drumsticks
1 medium onion
1/4 lb mushrooms
1 large green pepper
1 clove garlic
a small piece fresh ginger
1 green chili
4 - 5 fresh tomatoes
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chili powder
Fresh chopped coriander or parsley
Salt to taste

Method
Skin the drumsticks. Heat the ghee in a heavy frying pan and add the drumsticks and fry them till they are golden brown in color. Remove and keep them warm.

To the same hot ghee add the cumin seeds and when they pop add the onion, chili, ginger and garlic. Stir fry until the onion is translucent and then add the finely sliced green peppers (remove the pith and seeds). Fry for a further 2 - 3 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and give it a good stir.

Add the salt, chili powder, garam masala and coriander. Stir well so that the ingredients are well blended. Add the tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly soft. Place the chicken pieces on top and mix well.

Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until most of the moisture is soaked up. Sprinkle with chopped coriander or parsley. Serve with naan and plain yogurt and fresh salad.