South Indian Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
1 chicken apprx – 1 kg
turmeric – 1 tsp
salt – to taste
groundnut oil – 5 tbsp
mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
udad dal – 1 tsp
fennel seeds – 1 tsp
whole dry red chillies – 4
onions, chopped – 2
Method:
Cut the chicken in bite sized pieces. Mix the turmeric and salt. Leave for 1 hour.
Heat the oil in a karahi; a non-stick one will help. Season the oil with the mustard seeds, udad dal, fennel seeds and whole chillies. When they turn a shade darker, add the onions. stir and add the chicken.
Fry, stirring well over medium heat. When the moisture from the chicken dries up, sprinkle a little water now and then to prevent sticking. Cook till done. It should take about 20 minutes. The chicken should be a dark brown and dry.
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