Chargha (Fried Chicken)!
- 1 - 1 1/2 kg whole skinless chicken
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ajwain, powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon raw papaya (ground)
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
- oil, for frying
- Make 2 deep slits on each side of the chicken.
- Mix all the ingredients.
- Apply the mixture evenly on the chicken.
- Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Then place the chicken in a pan.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully tender.
- Remove from heat.
- Heat oil in a wok.
- Fry the chicken on each side on low heat for about 2 minutes or until very light brown.
- Serve hot with fresh salad and mint chutney.
chicken, gingergarlic, lemon juice, lowfat plain yogurt, red chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, salt, papaya, red food coloring, oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chargha-fried-chicken-36720 (may not work)