Chargha (Fried Chicken)!

12 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 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. 1
    Make 2 deep slits on each side of the chicken.
  2. 2
    Mix all the ingredients.
  3. 3
    Apply the mixture evenly on the chicken.
  4. 4
    Marinate for 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Then place the chicken in a pan.
  6. 6
    Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully tender.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat.
  8. 8
    Heat oil in a wok.
  9. 9
    Fry the chicken on each side on low heat for about 2 minutes or until very light brown.
  10. 10
    Serve hot with fresh salad and mint chutney.

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