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Chargha (FRIED CHICKEN)!

By Charishma_Ramchandani

Added August 09, 2002 | Recipe #36720

Categories: Lunch/snacks Chicken Poultry

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22 mins

Charishma_Ramchandani's Note:

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!

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Ingredients:

Yield:

chicken

Units: US | Metric

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

Directions:

1

Make 2 deep slits on each side of the chicken.
2

Mix all the ingredients.
3

Apply the mixture evenly on the chicken.
4

Marinate for 30 minutes.
5

Then place the chicken in a pan.
6

Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully tender.
7

Remove from heat.
8

Heat oil in a wok.
9

Fry the chicken on each side on low heat for about 2 minutes or until very light brown.
10

Serve hot with fresh salad and mint chutney.