Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a pan and fry the chicken till light brown. Keep aside.
Heat remaining oil and temper with cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds. Add the onion and garlic and saute till light brown.
Add coriander leaves, green chilies & all dry spices. Saute for few seconds.
Add the fried chicken, kaffir lime leaves and 1 1/2 cups water and cook, covered on low flame till chicken is cooked & the gravy is slightly reduced.
When done, add lemon juice & simmer for another minute.
Serve with plain steamed rice, jeera rice, pulao, plain biryani or just plain chapati.
