Saturday, 20 July 2013

Chilli chicken

Chilly chicken.....wow.....The moment you hear the name.....Your mouth will be watering there are different ways of preparing chili chicken, Here I am going to share the  Karnataka style... I had been to my friends place for lunch & she had prepared this dish which  had the flavor of groundnuts it was yummy.....& a dry version... try & see.



Preparation time: 10-15min.
Cooking time: 20-25 min.
Serves : 3

  Ingredients:
  • 500 gm chicken cut in medium pieces.
  • 1tblsp groundnuts.
  • 3-4 cashew nuts.
  • 1 sprig curry leaves.
  • 4 tbsp. oil or ghee.
  • 3 whole red chilies.
  • 2 medium size onions thinly sliced.
  • 4 clove garlic.
  • 1/4'' ginger.
  • 3 green chilies minced.
  • 4 red chilies.
  • 1/4tsp turmeric powder.
  • 1 large tomato chopped.
  • Salt to taste.
  • 1/2 cup coconut grated.
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder.
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves.
Roast & grind: groundnuts, cashew nuts, 1 onion, garlic, ginger, 4 red chilies & turmeric to a fine paste.

Method :
  • Wash the chicken pieces well & keep aside.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan add 1 minced onion, green chilies & fry till golden brown.
  • Add tomato & cook till its  mashed well.
  • Add the chicken, ground paste, salt, coriander leaves, little water & cook till the chicken is tender & the gravy is thick.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in another pan add coconut & roast till brown.
  • Add curry leaves, whole red chilies, garam masala powder & saute for a sec & add to the chicken.
  • Mix well & cook till the gravy cooks the chicken.
  • Serve hot with appams or pulkas.