Tasty fried chicken in gravy

A new, self-conceived recipe I tried out last weekend....with delightfully yummy results :)

You'll need...

1/2 pound chicken breast

For marination :

2 Tsp. red chilly powder

2 Tsp. turmeric powder

2 Tsp. meat masala

4 Tbsp. lime juice

3 Tbsp. curd

For dipping :

4 eggs

2 Tsp. red chilly powder

Black pepper and salt to taste

For gravy :

2 medium onions - sliced

3 medium tomatoes - chopped

2 Tbsp. crushed garlic

2 Tsp. turmeric

2 Tsp. red chilly powder

Lets make it!

Marination :

1. Wash chicken thoroughly and cut into small pieces.

2. Mix chicken pieces, curd, lime juice, turmeric and red chilly powder in a container and refrigerate for min. 7-8 hours.

Batter :

1. Mix eggs, red chilly powder, black pepper and salt and beat it well.

2. Heat 4 Tbsp. oil in a wok.

3. Dip marinated chicken pieces in the beaten batter and fry in oil until golden brown on both sides.

Gravy : 

1. Heat some olive oil in a dutch oven and add garlic once it's hot.

2. Add onions and haldi and gently fry till light brown.

3. Add tomatoes, chilly powder, turmeric and meat masala and fry till tomatoes shrink and onion turns golden brown. Keep mixing while frying.

4. Add the fried chicken pieces to the masala and mix well.

5. Add remnants of the egg batter and stir well. This gives a nice consistency to the gravy.

6. Cook covered for about 25 mins. on low heat.

7. Serve with hot bread or parathas.

Tasty finger-lickin' goodness of well fried masala chicken is something you shouldnt miss out on! :)