Add 1 tsp oil to a pan.

When the oil is hot, add 1 piece of cinnamon, 4 cloves, 4 cardamoms, ½ tsp of pepper, ½ tsp of cumin, ½ tsp of fennel seeds, 1 tsp of coriander seeds and ½ tsp of poppy seeds and fry until lightly browned.

Add 4 cashew nuts.

Then add 4 chillies and ¼ cup grated coconut and fry.

Then let it cool and add to a mixing jar.

Add a little water and grind nicely.

Add 5 tsp of oil to a pan to make salna. When the oil is hot add 1 bay leaf, ½ tsp of fennel seeds.

Add 2 chopped onions.

Once the onion is slightly browned, add 2 tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 green chillies and a little curry leaves.

Add the required amount of mint and coriander leaves. Fry the ginger garlic paste until the raw smell leaves.

Add chopped tomato, cook until it becomes tender.

Then add the required amount of salt, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp curry masala powder.

Now add the masala paste, cook until the oil separates from the sides.

Once done, add the chicken pieces and cook for a minute.

 Add 750 ml to 1 litre of water with it.

Cover and simmer on medium heat for 20 - 25 minutes.

Delicious Chicken Salna is ready to serve.