CHICKEN 65

Chicken 65 is a spicy, deep fried chicken dish popular in South India.There are different stories behind its name, whatever the story be, its the taste which has made this dish an all time favourite.It can be prepared using chicken on or off the bone.Here the chicken pieces are marinated in a mixture of spices, onions and curry leaves.The flavor of curry leaves is imparted into the chicken and this makes it unique and very tasty.In restaurants,usually the color is added to make it look red.Here i havent used any color. Vegetarians can prepare the same using cauliflower or potatoes.

INGREDIENTS

Chicken breasts - 1 large (bone in or boneless),cut to bite size pieces

oil to deep fry

For Marination:-

Onion - 1/4 cup , diced

Fresh Ginger- 1 tsp

Fresh garlic - 1 tsp

red chilli pdr - 1 1/2 tsp

coriander pdr - 2 tsp

garam masala - 1 tsp

curry leaves - of 1 or 2 sprigs, chopped

curd - 2-3 tbsp

lemon juice - 2 tsp

rice pdr - 3-4 tbsp + more if reqd.(just enough to coat the chicken and a give a crispy crust)

coriander leaves - a small bunch,chopped

green chillies - 3-4 nos,diced

salt to taste

METHOD

In a bowl combine all the ingredients for the marination.Add the chicken to it and mix it well.Let it marinate for atleast 4 hrs, overnight is even better.

Heat oil in a kadai or deep sauce pan.Fry the chicken on medium heat until it turns golden brown.Serve hot with lemon wedges and sliced onions.