Masala Fried Chicken

Name: Masala Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, cut up; 2 tablespoons black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 12 whole serranos (deseeded Or Use Jalapenos); 12 garlic cloves; 1 piece ginger, 2 inches long; 1/4 cup oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon black pepper; salt; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped fine

13 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, cut up
2 tablespoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
12 whole serranos (deseeded Or Use Jalapenos)
12 garlic cloves
1 piece ginger, 2 inches long
1/4 cup oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon black pepper
salt
1 bunch cilantro, chopped fine

Directions

1

Coat chicken pieces in pepper, turmeric, and 1 teaspoon salt.
2

Crush or grind serranos, garlic and ginger together, slight chunky but well combined.
3

Heat oil on medium flame.
4

Place chicken pieces a few at a time in oil.
5

Fry through until pieces are golden and cooked through, covering pan occasionally so that they get evenly cooked.
6

Repeat until all chicken pieces are fried. Take out and drain on paper towels.
7

In the same oil, fry onions until light brown, past translucent stage, about 4 minutes.
8

If much oil remains, take out excess using a ladle.
9

Let enough remain, about 1-2 tablespoons, to saute the remaining ingredients.
10

Saute garlic, ginger, serrano mixture till soft and cooked (about 3 minutes).
11

Add in tomatoes and cook through for an additional minute.
12

Switch to medium-low flame and add in the fried chicken pieces.
13

Mix in garam masala, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) salt and cilantro.
14

Combine well.
15

Take off flame.
16

Serve warm.