Monday, June 4, 2012

Quick and easy Chicken


I've realized that my brain works best when in a hurry :) Here's a really quick and easy chicken recipe I made on the fly this Sunday. I did not have the time to chop onion or tomatoes so I just threw in some ginger garlic paste, salt, chili powder, a spoon of yogurt (curd) for some body and a dash of lime juice stirred in the chicken and let it cook. And the result was a super tasty chicken. 


Here's what you need
  • Oil - 2 tsp
  • Chicken desired amount (I used boneless)
  • Ginger garlic paste - 2tsp
  • salt to taste
  • Chili powder to taste
  • Chicken masala - 1tsp if available
  • Yogurt/curd - 1 tsp
  • Juice of half lime (optional - for a tangy taste)
Method:
  • Heat oil in a large pan (larger the pan, faster the cooking time). When hot add the ginger garlic paste, salt, chili powder, chicken masala and stir.
  • Add chicken and keep stirring till all pieces are covered in the mixture. Add yogurt and stir.
  • Add a splash of water and close the pan. Let it cook. 
  • Open add the lime juice stir and close. Add a bit more water if the dish dries up before the chicken is cooked.
  • If you need gravy just add more water and cook to the desired consistency. If you like it dry like in the picture, just let it cook without the lid till the water evaporates and dries up.
It goes really well with rice and sambar :) Or make it as a gravy and enjoy with rotis. 








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