Chicken 65 (dry)

                       There are many notions to why a particular chicken starter recipe which tastes delicious has been named Chicken 65? Some say, that it was on the 65th spot on the menu of the restaurant that served it, hence the name and a few others have their own opinions. Whatever the reason Chicken 65 is a delicious starter sometimes also served along with rumali roti as a side dish, it is tender, juicy, fiery red, spicy and worthy enough to get you drooling. It is tempered with green chillies and curry leaves which on their own give a smoky flavor. I am sharing a dryer version of the recipe today.

                You may also like to try more recipes using chicken such as Chicken khorma, Chicken curry, Chicken stir fry and Chicken shawarma from My Mom's Kitchen. Now to today's recipe :-

Ingredients:

1. Chicken - 500 gms
2. Egg - 1 no
3. Corn flour - 3 tbsp
4. Curd - 250 gms
5. Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
6. Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
7. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
8. Salt - to taste
9. Oil - for frying

For marination:

1. Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
2. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
3. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
4. Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
5. Salt - to taste

For tempering:

1. Green chillies - 5 to 6 nos 
2. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
3. Oil - 1 tbsp

Method:

• In a large bowl take all the ingredients listed under "for marination" and mix well.
• Add chicken pieces to this mixture. Mix well, see that the pieces are coated well. Keep aside for an hour.
• In a smaller bowl beat in egg and corn flour. Mix and add this to the marinated chicken.
• Heat oil for deep frying.
• Meanwhile, in another bowl take curd and add red chilli powder, turmeric powder followed by ginger garlic paste and salt. Mix well.
• Add chicken pieces to the moderately hot oil and fry till golden brown.
• Remove the chicken pieces to the bowl containing the prepared curd mixture.
• Heat oil for tempering.
• Slit and add green chillies and curry leaves and fry till charred. Add this to the fried chicken.
• Put the chicken back on heat. Lower the flame and cook till liquid dries up.
• Serve hot.

This delicious Chicken 65 can be made on any occasion whether it is a party or you want to simply treat yourself over the weekend.

           

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               Happy Cooking!