CHICKEN 65

This is not a recipe that follows the traditional way of making chicken 65. I just came up with my own. Though the look and taste is the same . 
INGREDIENTS

1. 700 (appr.) gms chicken tenderloins
2. 3 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
3. 1/2 tsp hot chili powder
4. 1/2 tsp pepper powder
5. 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
6. 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
7. salt to taste
8. 1 Tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
9. 1/4 cup all purpose flour or rice flour
10. oil for frying

For sautéing: For half the amount of chicken

1. 4 Tbsp. of chopped onions
2. 2 garlic cloves chopped
3. 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder or chili flakes
4. handful chopped coriander leaves or a few curry leaves
5. 1/2 tsp lemon juice
6. 2 tsp oil

METHOD

• Wash and drain the chicken. Cut the chicken into bite size pieces.
  

• Marinate the chicken with all the listed ingredients except the flour and oil. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

FRYING THE CHICKEN:

• Put a shallow fry (non-sticky) pan on medium high  heat. 
• Meanwhile, line a plate with kitchen towels , to accommodate the fried chicken.
• Set up an assembly line with the marinated chicken and a small plate with 2 Tbsp. of flour , alongside the frying pan.
• Add 1/4 flour to the marinated chicken. The flour binds the masala to the chicken.                                             
  
  

                                       

• When the pan is warm enough , pour 3/4 cup oil .
  

• Take the chicken pieces , one at a time  and put it into the oil.

                                           

• Fry for 3 minutes , turn over and fry for 2 minutes , switching the temperature between medium and low.
  

  

• Drain into the paper lined plate.
  

  

• Fry the remaining chicken , in the same way.
• We have the chicken as is , the day its fried.

THE AUTHENTIC CHICKEN 65:

• With the remaining chicken , usually saved for later or next day , sauté the onions and garlic and curry leaves if using in  a sauté pan , in 2 tsp oil , till the raw smell goes.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Add chili flakes or chili powder, lightly salt the onions, sauté and then add the fried chicken pieces.
  

  

  
  

  

• Add the chopped coriander leaves. Give it a quick stir.
  

  

  
  

  

         

• Turn off the stove.After about 10 minutes , pour the 1/2 tsp lemon juice , mix well and transfer to a bowl.