Chicken-65

Chicken 65 is a spicy, deep-fried chicken dish that originated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Its an excellent starter for parties and chicken in the recipe can be substituted with cauliflower (Gobi), mushroom or paneer and can be enjoyed by vegetarians.



Ingredients:
Chicken – ½ kg (preferably boneless)
Chili powder – 4 tsp
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Cornflour – 3 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Lime juice – 1 tsp
Curd – 1 tsp
Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tsp
Orange colour – 1 pinch
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying

Method of preparation:
1. Clean chicken pieces and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Mix all the ingredients together except oil in a mixing bowl.
3. Add chicken pieces and mix thoroughly until all the chicken pieces are coated with the masala paste.
:- Make sure masala is not coat the chicken pieces like bajji.
4. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight for best results.
5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
6. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown.

Serve hot with chopped onion and lemon wedges.

Happy Cooking :)