CRISPY CHICKEN FRY-DELHI JAMA MASJID STYLE

This style fried chicken is the most famous, easy and most delicious chicken recipe marinated with curd, spicy masala mixture and floured or battered and then pan-fried or deep fried. This awesome and crispy pieces of fried chicken are best served as starter or appetizer.

Ingredients :

500-600 gms chicken (leg pieces preferably)
oil for frying

First Marinate

2 tblsp green chilli, ginger & garlic paste
1 lemon juice
1 tsp salt/ to taste

Second Marinate

1 tsp black pepper powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tblsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp chaat masala
pinch of red orange food colour (optional)
2 tblsp curd
2 tblsp chickpea flour/Besan
1 tblsp cornflour

Method :

1. Clean the chicken pieces and make deep cuts for the marination to seep in.
2. Coat the chicken pieces with the first marinate and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
3. Now add the second marinate spices and flour to the chicken pieces and leave to marinade, covered, in fridge for 1-2 hours.
4. Heat oil in a frying pan or wok on medium heat. Lay the marinated chicken in the oil and cook on  medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through and are golden brown. 
5. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
6. Serve with lemon wedges and salad.


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