CHICKEN PATIA 2 cups cubed, boneless raw chicken pieces 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold water 2 tablespoons oil 2 large onions 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar 3 green chillies 2 or more dry red cayenne peppers 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt Grind the green chillies, red peppers, garlic, coriander leaves and salt to a paste in the blender. Slice the onions. Squeeze the lemon and set the lemon juice aside for later use. Add the old water, 1/4 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder, vinegar and salt to the chicken and simmer on low heat till dry. Heat 1 Tablespoon of the oil and brown the onions. Set aside. Heat the remaining oil and fry the ground paste for a few minutes. Add the coriander and cumin powders and turmeric, jaggery and lemon juice. Stir for 2 minutes. Then add the onions, chicken and salt if necessary. Stir till dry. You may substitute cleaned shrimp for the chicken. Back To Recipe Index. Back To My Main Page.