Chettinad Chicken

For the chicken:

First clean the chicken and keep aside.

1. In a big bowl, combine the curds, ginger paste, garlic paste, pepper and salt and mix well.
2. Add the chicken to this mixture and marinate for at least 1 hour.

For masala:

1. In a microwave safe bowl, combine the oil and onions and microwave on high for 13 ½ minutes stirring after every 5 minutes, till the onions are browned.
2. Add the tomatoes, ginger paste and garlic paste and garam masala and microwave for 7 minutes, stirring after every 2 minutes.

For the tempering:

1. In a microwave safe dish add the coconut oil and mustard seeds and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
2. Add the curry leaves and microwave for ½ more.

How to proceed:

1. In the another large microwave safe bowl, combining the marinated chicken, masala and the tempering and cook covered on high for 12 minutes, stirring after every 4 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with the coriander.