I am going to begin posting recipes now and will do so with something simple. Also, I always like those recipes which are simpler and do not have complicated steps, or exotic ingredients. Though sometimes I wish I would learn to make something like that too! Anyway, here goes my first recipe.
Chicken Roast
Ingredients:
1 chicken (cut into pieces)
Juice of 2 or 3 lemons (depends on how juicy the lemons are:D...just make sure you don't put too much)
1tbsp. coriander powder
1 tbsp. red pepper powder
black pepper (to taste, I normallly just sprinkle it all over so I don't know how much)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
1 or 2 eggs
oil for frying
Method:
1. Marinate the chicken with coriander powder,red pepper powder,black pepper powder,garam masala, salt and lemon juice. For better results put it in the referigerator for 3-4 hours. (you can also marinate it overnight)
2. Beat egg(s) in a bowl. Dip each chicken piece in the egg and deep fry on high heat for one or two minute only and then scoop out the chicken.
*3. Now, put the chicken in a heavy based pan or pot. I normally spread a sheet of aluminium foil in the pot/pan before putting chicken in it. Now cover it with a lid. First you cook it on a slightly high flame for about 5 minutes. Then let it cook on a very slow flame for 45-50 minutes. Don't forget to turn over the chicken's side after 20 odd minutes, so that it gets an even colour on both sides! *
*I know chicken cooks really fast. But the key to this chicken roast is that you have to let it cook on a very slow fire for a long time, so that the chicken is really tender. *
4- Serve hot! You can eat it as a snack or as a side dish or whatever. This tastes equally good with plain rice/biryani/pulao/naan/roti. Don't forget to serve some minty yoghurt chutney with it:)
Chef's Note: Please try not to use any ginger garlic paste in this recipe. Because then it just does not taste the same, and you won't get that 'effect''. I have tried it both ways, and prefer it without ginger garlic paste. Ginger garlic paste,combined with green chillies paste is very good for fried chicken recipe though:D
Okay...here it is. Everyone I know loves it, including me:p