Craving a bold and flavorful recipe?

🌶️✨ Elevate your lunch or dinner game with our easy-to-follow Masala Chicken Fry recipe! Dive into the world of Indian flavors by creating a mouthwatering, homemade masala fry chicken. Packed with aromatic spices and simple ingredients, this dish is perfect for family lunches, dinners, or a flavorful weekend feast. Let’s cook together and bring the authentic taste of India to your table! 🍛🔥

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken, cut into pieces
• 3-4 tablespoons cooking oil
• Onions, finely chopped
• Yogurt / Curd
• ginger-garlic paste
• Turmeric powder
• Red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• Garam masala
• Cumin-Coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

First Marination:

• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1.5 teaspoons red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1.5 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons cumin-coriander powder
• Salt to taste

Second Marination:

• 4-5 tablespoon yogurt
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped

First Marination Time: Overnight

Second Marination Time: 30-40 minutes (optional but recommended)

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Instructions:

1. First Marination for the Chicken:
   • In a large bowl, add chicken pieces for marination.
   • Mix ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin-coriander powder, garam masala, and salt in a large bowl for the marinade.
   • Coat well all the pieces with the masala. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

2. Second Marination for the Chicken:
   • Add yogurt and finely chopped onions to the first marinated chicken. 
   • Coat well all the pieces with the masala. Cover and let it marinate for 30 to 40 minutes or 1 hour.

3. Cooking the Marinated Chicken:
   • Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
   • Add the marinated chicken pieces one by one to the pan. Pour the remaining masalas on the top. 
   • Cook for 10-15 minutes on medium heat, allowing the chicken to brown slightly on one side.
   • Flip it on the other side and let it cook for 10-15 minutes again, allowing the chicken to brown on the other side.
   • Let it simmer for another 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the masala thickens.

4. Garnish and Serve:
   • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
   • Serve the masala chicken fry hot with steamed rice and dal, naan, or roti.

Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic masala chicken fry!