Milagaai (Red Chili) Chicken

                                           

Milagai (Red Chili) Chicken

 

Ingredients

200 gm. of chicken (bone or boneless)
1 tsp. of ginger garlic paste2 tsp. of oil
1 tsp. fennel seeds
A handful of curry leaves
1 big onion or 10 shallots - finely chopped
1/2 tomato finely chopped (optional)
15-20 Dry Red chilies (cut into halves with scissors)
1/2 tsp. of chili powder (adjust to taste)  
1/4 tsp. of turmeric powder  
Salt as needed

Preparation

1.Wash and Clean the chicken, cut into small cubes
2.In a bowl, add Chicken pieces, salt, turmeric powder,ginger garlic paste,mix well and keep aside

Cooking Method

1.Heat the oil in a Pan
2.Add the fennel seeds,once it starts to splutter add curry leaves, sauté for few seconds
3.Add Onions sauté till golden brown
4.Add Tomatoes, salt and sauté for 2 mins

5.Add the dry red chilies, sauté and cook for 3 mins

6.Add the chicken marinade, Chili powder,mix well and cook covered in a medium flame for about 15 mins (sprinkle water if required, ).

7.Check for the consistency and remove from the heat!

Serve hot with Rice, I always have this with curd rice!

Note: 
** Yes you read it right, 15 - 20 dry red chilies, as the dish name itself Milagai (Red chilly) chicken
**Try to use fresh ginger/garlic paste (home made)
** Chili powder is optional as we are using lot of red chilies, I always add that to get that red color.
** Tomato will reduce the spice to some level and its completely optional. If you are not using tomato, add extra oil to maintain the consistency, otherwise chicken fry might be dry.