Odia chicken fry

Comes Sunday and the mind starts craving for non-vegetarian delights. However this Sunday would be a vegetarian day for me. But I would be sharing the recipe for “Odia chicken fry” which I made few months back. It being a festive time back home, I think “Odia chicken fry” loaded with spices and flavors would an appropriate dish to indulge in. I had learnt this dish from my “mamu” (maternal uncle) just before my marriage. He is an amazing cook and a hard core foodie. Now I know where my love for food comes from. HE is the person who transformed my aversion towards cooking into love. HE understands me well, knows how to get me into doing things I detest. He has pampered me, spoilt me and also brought the best in me. I thank him for igniting in me the passion for cooking. So here is my "mamu's" recipe for Odia chicken fry.

Odia chicken fry

Serves:  5 to 6 person

Ingredients:

Chicken- 1kg

Onion- 6 (large) finely sliced

Tomato- 3 (small) finely chopped

Garlic- 3 (whole big) finely chopped

Coriander powder- 2 tbsp

Cumin powder- 1 tbsp

Red chili powder- 1 tbsp

Black pepper powder- ½ tbsp

Oil- 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Procedure: Heat oil in a Kadhai and then add garlic. Fry it for few seconds and then add onion. Fry for another 2 minutes and then add chicken to it. Keep on frying from medium to high heat. The chicken will release water and let it cook in it. After the water has dried up, add tomatoes along with coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, black pepper powder and salt. Simmer and cook covered till done. It may take around 35-40 minutes. Check for the spice and salt level. Switch off the flame and odia chicken fry is ready to be served.

Odia chicken fry tastes best with hot steaming rice and dal.

Notes:

You may replace chicken masala with coriander powder and cumin powder.

This is hot chicken fry so you may reduce the quantity of chili powder as per your preference.