Chargha (Fried Chicken)! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 kg whole skinless chicken
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons white vinegar
4 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon ajwain, powder
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 tablespoon raw papaya (ground)
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
oil, for frying

Preparation

Make 2 deep slits on each side of the chicken.
Mix all the ingredients.
Apply the mixture evenly on the chicken.
Marinate for 30 minutes.
Then place the chicken in a pan.
Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully tender.
Remove from heat.
Heat oil in a wok.
Fry the chicken on each side on low heat for about 2 minutes or until very light brown.
Serve hot with fresh salad and mint chutney.