Chicken In Green Mango is a unique Indian appetizer. Green mango is a seasonal fruit and this starter is the specialty of summer season in India. I have selected fresh green mango and chicken on bone, just mixed with the normal spices and ginger pulp.

Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 400 gm Chicken (skinned and boned)
• 2 green mangoes (peeled and sliced)
• 3 green chillies finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger pulp
• 1 big onion finely sliced
• 3-4 tomatoes fine diced
• 3/4 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Onion seeds
• 1 – 1/4 tsp Coriander powder
• Fresh cilantro chopped
• 4-5 Curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2-1/2 cups water

How to make Chicken In Green Mango:

1. Clean the chicken with water and cut into medium size cubes.
2. Place the chicken cubes in a big cooking pan and add ginger, garlic, chilli powder, turmeric, salt, onion seeds and coriander powder.
3. Mix the spices into the chicken along with half of the mango slices.
4. Add curry leaves and stir thoroughly.
5. Add water and cook the chicken on low flame for about 10-12 minutes.
6. Stir frequently until the chicken is done and water is absorbed.
7. Add the remaining mango slices, onions, tomatoes and green chillies.
8. Stir and garnish with fresh coriander.
9. You can serve this chicken dish either as an appetizer or serve with Indian roti / naan to make a complete meal.