Green Chicken Curry

Ingredients:
Chicken - 1 kg
Onion - 1 (chopped)
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Corriander Powder - 2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Yogurt - 1/4 cup
Heavy Cream - 1/4 cup
Lemon Juice - 3-4 tblsp
Oil - 2 tblsp
Bay Leaf - 1
Salt as required

To grind:
Cilantro - 1 bunch
Mint - 1/2 bunch
Green Chillies - 4-5
Shallots - 3
Ginger - 1.5 " piece
Garlic - 10 cloves

Method:

1. Marinate the chicken with salt, pepper powder and lemon juice for atleast half an hour.
2. Make a smooth paste of all the ingredients under 'to grind'. Try to avoid water while grinding.
3. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add the bay leaf and fennel seeds.
4. Add the finely chopped onions and fry till it is golden brown.
5. Add the ground paste and let it cook until the oil seperates from the masala.
6. Add the yogurt, turmeric powder, corriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala.
7. After adding the chicken, saute it with the masala.
8. Add required water, salt and bring it to a boil. Cover the pan and cook till the oil starts seperate from the gravy.
9. Add the heavy cream to the curry and mix well.
10. Serve hot with rice.