250granschicken, bonelesscut into bite-sized pieces
oilfor deep frying
First marinade
1/2 tspginger paste
1tspgarlic paste
2tbspgreek or hung yogurt
1tsplime juice
1/2tspred chili powderoptional
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspblack pepper powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1tspoil
1springcurry leavescrushed and chopped
Second marinade
1egg white
1tbspcorn flour or gram flourif you don't have either, use all-purpose flour
Sauce
1/2tspcumin seeds
3-4clovesgarlic, minced
1sprigcurry leaves, chopped
1dry red chili
1/2tspblack pepper powder
1/2tspKashmiri red chili powder (optional)or 1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)
1/2tspsugar
1tspvinegar
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients listed under "first marinade", add chicken pieces, mix well and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Add egg white and cornflour/flour/besan to the marinated chicken. Mix well.
Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the chicken pieces in batches over medium heat until crispy, about 2 minutes on each side. Drain onto absorbent paper and set aside. Do not overcrowd the pan.
To prepare the sauce, heat oil in a separate pan. Temper with cumin seeds, garlic, red chiles, and curry leaves. Add black pepper powder, chili powder, sugar, and vinegar. Stir well. Add the chicken pieces, adjust salt, and stir to coat the pieces in the sauce.
Notes
The marinated chicken can be preserved in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.