Name: Tawa Fried Chicken
Ingredients: Chicken (boneless thigh pieces cut into small chunks- 500 gms); Ginger (chopped- 1 tsp heaped); Garlic (chopped- 1 tsp heaped); Tomato (thick slices- 2 medium); Green Chillies (chopped- 3 nos.); Coriander leaves (chopped- 1 cup); Turmeric Powder- 1/2 tsp; Red Chilli Powder- 1 tsp; Coriander Powder- 1 tsp; Cumin Powder- 1/2 tsp; Garam Masala Powder- 3/4 tsp; Kasuri Methi (Fenugreek Leaves, roasted and crushed- 1 tsp); Ginger (julienned - 2 tbsp); Salt- 1 tsp; Oil- 3 tbsp

In this Indo-Chinese version of the chicken lollipop, the chicken winglets are shaped into lollipops and then fried. For the drums of heaven these fried lollipops are tossed in a mix of schezwan sauce and tomato ketchup.

The succulent chicken lollipops glazed with the tangy sauce make this an irresistible starter for any meal.

Tawa Fried Chicken

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Ingredients

Chicken boneless thigh pieces cut into small chunks- 500 gms
Ginger chopped- 1 tsp heaped
Garlic chopped- 1 tsp heaped
Tomato thick slices- 2 medium
Green Chillies chopped- 3 nos.
Coriander leaves chopped- 1 cup

Spice Powders:

Turmeric Powder- 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
Coriander Powder- 1 tsp
Cumin Powder- 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder- 3/4 tsp

Other Ingredients:

Kasuri Methi Fenugreek Leaves, roasted and crushed- 1 tsp
Ginger julienned – 2 tbsp
Salt- 1 tsp
Oil- 3 tbsp

Instructions

Preparation:

Debone the thigh pieces or buy ready from stores.
Cut them into bite sized chunks and once washed keep it to drain.
Fine chop the ginger and garlic and chop the coriander leaves & green chillies.
Make thick slices of the tomatoes.

Process:

Heat oil on a Tawa or a pan and add the chopped ginger and garlic.
Fry on low heat for a minute and add the chicken pieces.
Mix and fry on high heat for 3-4 mins till chicken changes colour and water nearly dries up.
Add all the spice powders (turmeric, red chilli, coriander, cumin and garam masala powder) and salt. Add a splash of water if required and fry on medium heat for 3 mins.
Now add the tomato slices and cook on medium heat for 3-4 mins till soft.
Add a splash of water and cover & cook on low heat for 10 mins. Cook till tomatoes are soft.
Remove lid and add the Kasuri Methi. Give a mix and cook on low heat for 2 mins.
Add the julienned ginger and chopped green chillies. Give it a mix.
Lastly add the chopped coriander leaves and fry for 2 mins on medium heat.
Serve with Naan or Roti.