CHARGHA (FRIED CHICKEN)!

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The recipe is from the 'Thursday' magazine(the local magazine here). Its a part of a contest currently going on and this recipe was submitted by Salma Ali Khan. She won 50 dollars for this one! There was a request on the Boards for fried chicken and so, here it is! ENJOY!

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h7m

Yield 1 chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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