The famous Chicken 65 recipe

When I hear the word Chicken 65, I immediately think of the comedy in one of the Indian films where they find its etymology. Its pretty funny when people have the assumptions that chicken 65 got its name because we have to cook 65 chickens!?cool huh!



Chicken 65 is very famous Indian chicken Appetizer recipe. It is prepared mostly during parties and special occasions. But my husband tried this last weekend just because he was bored. One other chicken recipes from my better half.

Ingredients:

2 lbs Chicken-dark meat(boneless thigh meat)
1/2 bunch Coriander leaves-chopped
2 tsp Cornflour
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds,
Pepper powder,
chilli powder,
1 tsp ginger/garlic paste
salt to taste
Few Curry Leaves-chopped
1 Egg
1 tsp Garlic-chopped
1/2 tsp Ginger-chopped
2 tsp Ginger/Garlic paste
4-5 Green Chilli
Oil to fry


Method:

Take chicken pieces in a bowl.

Add salt, 1 tsp ginger/garlic paste, pepper powder, cornflour and mix well.

Add 1 egg and mix till the egg coats the meat.

Heat oil in a pan.

Add chicken pieces few at a time and fry until lightly golden brown.

Remove and keep it aside.

To make the sauce:

Heat 2-3 tsp oil in a pan.

Add cumin,chopped ginger and garlic and saute for few seconds.

Add chopped green chillies, curry leaves,1 tsp ginger/garlic paste, a pinch of pepper powder, chilli powder, salt, chilli/garlic paste and mix well.

Cook for a few minutes and then add little water.

Now add fried chicken to this paste and toss lightly and serve hot.