Tandoori Chicken with Curry Leaves (Fry)





This is a recipe from my Mom! 
INGREDIENTS

Chicken- 2 pounds thigh meat
Yogurt - ¼ cup
Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
Garlic - 4 cut into pieces
Tandoori Masala – 3 tablespoons
Garam masala – 2 tablespoons
Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
Chilies powder – 1 Teaspoon 
Oil - 1 tablespoons
Curry leaves – 2 strands 
Green Chilies - 5-6   
Salt to taste


METHOD
  • Wash and cut the chicken into 2 inch pieces. Marinate the chicken pieces with turmeric powder, garam masala, tandoori masala, yogurt, lemon juice and oil. Let it marinate for a minimum of 30 mins.
  • In a wok add a little oil and add the chicken and let it cook on simmer till it’s cooked. 
  • Sauté the chicken till the water evaporates, add cut green chilies and curry leaves and fry for 5-6 mins.
  • Tastes good with Roti or rice. It is a good appetizer as well.



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