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! :)

Yummy Red Thai Curry

Lemme start with something exotic and something I tried out fairly recently...

You'll need...

CHICKEN & VEGGIES:

10-15 small chicken pieces

1 red bell pepper - chopped

1 Tbsp. lime juice

fresh basil leaves

RED CURRY:

1/3rd can strong coconut milk

1 medium onion - chopped

1 small piece of diced ginger

1 Tbsp. crushed garlic

2 small tomatoes - chopped

3 Tbsp. fish sauce

3 green chillies - finely chopped

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 Tbsp. ground cumin

1 Tbsp. ground coriander

2 Tsp. brown sugar

Lets make it!

1. Heat some olive oil on a big skillet/wok. Add chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry until tender brown. Adding some crushed garlic adds flavor to the chicken. After about 15 mins, add red pepper and mix well. Continue to fry for another 10 minutes.

2. Add all ingredients reqd. for red curry in mixer and blend till almost homogeneous. You might want to let some small pieces remain as that ensures texture in the curry.

3. Heat the curry mixture in a wok for about 10 mins till it simmers and then add the chicken+pepper fry to it. Add basil leaves, lime juice and mix well. Cook on low heat for about 15 mins till the curry turns brownish red.

It is very important to cook the curry well since it contains coconut milk and tomatoes. The flavor wont come out unless its well cooked.

Serve hot with white rice :) Do not have any pictures as of now, will put one up the next time :)

Bon Appetit!