FRIED CHILLI CHICKEN

FRIED CHILLI CHICKEN
An delicious Indian version of tempting spicy chicken
Preparation Time : 4-6 hours
Cooking Time : 20-25 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
Chicken thigh, skinned 1 kilogram

Salt to taste

Lemon juice 4 tablespoons

Onion , chopped 1 small

Garlic, chopped 4 cloves

Ginger, chopped 2 inch piece

Green chillies, chopped 6

Vinegar 1 tablespoon

Ghee 4 tablespoons

Sugar 1/4 teaspoon

Tomato puree 4 tablespoons

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons

For paste

Coriander seeds 2 tablespoons

Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon

Red chillies 2

Cinnamon 1 inch stick

Cloves 4

Green cardamoms 4

METHOD
Clean the chicken thighs and remove the skin. Rub in salt and lemon juice. Cover and set aside for thirty minutes. Grind the onions, garlic, ginger and green chillies with vinegar in a blender until smooth. Pour the ground mixture over the chicken. Stir and mix thoroughly. Cover and leave to marinate for four to six hours in the fridge. Remove from fridge thirty minutes before cooking. Put the chicken and the extra marinade in a large pan over a medium heat. Simmer the chicken in its own juices for forty minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid, add the spice paste and continue cooking till the liquid evaporates and thick gravy is formed. Stir frequently. Add ghee, salt, sugar and fry the chicken until well browned. Add tomato puree, chopped coriander leaves. Stir for two minutes. Serve hot.