DAKSHIN CHICKEN STIR FRY

 

This is a very quick and easy recipe that can be made in just 10 minutes. You can pair it with dal chawal, parathas, dosas as a side dish or even enjoy it as a snack by itself. Spice level can be adjusted to your liking.

Ingredients:

Boneless chicken - 250 gms or as needed Sambar powder - 1 tbsp Salt - to taste Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Onions - 3 medium Garlic cloves - 7 or 8 Coriander powder - 1 tsp Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp Roasted sesame seeds and peanut powder - 1 tsp Coriander leaves - handful Curry leaves - 1 sprig Mustard seeds - 1 tsp Dry red chillies - 2 Oil - 2 to 3 tbsps

Method:

1. Marinate the chicken cubes with little salt, turmeric and 1 tbsp of sambar powder,

2. In a pan heat oil and add the mustard seeds.

3. When they crackle add the dry red chilies and curry leaves.

4. Next add the onion cubes and saute them a bit until they change colour.

5. Tip in the marinated chicken and saute it.

6. Cover and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes.

7. Stir it intermittently and cook on low flame for 5 mote minutes.

8. Finally add some garam masala powder, roasted peanut and sesame seed powder and coriander leaves,

9. Serve it as a side dish with dal chawal, pulao, lemon rice, parathas or dosas. You can even enjoy it as a snack by itself.