Desi Chilli Chicken

I call this dish Desi Chilli Chicken because this is not the usual Chinese Chilli Chicken. I learned this recipe from my mom, who got it from my sister-in-law's relative.This is a very simple dish, which has no onions or tomatoes. You can roll it in a roti as a wrap for easy travel. This is a no mess food and the kids will love it!

Ingredients:

1 lb (600 g) or 3 cups cubed chicken breast

For marinade:

1 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
salt to taste

For tempering:
1/2 tsp urad dal

1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
few sprigs curry leaves
5 whole dried red chilli

1 cup yogurt

1 tsp tandoori masala

Method:

Marinate chicken with chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder , ginger garlic paste and salt.

Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a pan and fry this chicken till lightly brown. Remove and keep it aside.

In the remaining oil add mustard, urad dal, curry leaves and red chilli. Once the mustard pops, add yogurt and the tandoori masala.When the yogurt has reduced in volume, add the fried chicken and cook for a while till all the masala is well coated to the chicken.