Chicken Kali Mirch

Ingredients

For masala

• 1.5 tbsp black peppercorns

• salt to taste

• 1 tsp shahi jeera

For marination

• 400 g chicken breast, cut into medium-size cubes

• 1.5 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 2 tbsp yogurt, beaten

• salt to taste

• 2-4 green chillies (less spicy), finely chopped)

• 1/2 tbsp tender coriander stems, finely chopped

• 1/2 tsp black peppercorn powder

• 1 tsp mayonnaise

• 1 egg

• 1/3 cup refined flour

• 1/3 cup corn starch

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 1 egg white

• 2 tbsp oil

For tempering

• 1.5 tsp oil

• 2-3 green chillies, chopped

• 1" ginger, chopped

• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

• 1.5 tbsp prepared masala

• oil for frying

For mint dip

• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

• 1/2½cup yogurt, beaten

• 1 tbsp prepared masala

• salt to taste

• 1/2 tsp sugar

For cheese dip

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup processed cheese, grated

• 1 tsp chilli flakes

For garnish

• coriander sprig

• lemon wedge

 

Method

For masala

In a pan, add black peppercorns, salt to taste and shahi jeera.

Roast for 20 to 30 seconds or till fragrant.

Now, transfer it into a mortar pestle and make coarse powder or grind it in a grinder jar, keep aside for further use.

For marination

In a bowl, add chicken breast, ginger- garlic paste, yogurt, salt to taste, green chillies, coriander stems.

Add black peppercorn powder, mayonnaise and marinate well. Rest for at least 10-15 minutes.

Add egg, refined flour, corn starch, baking soda, egg white, and mix everything well.

Add oil and mix well.

For frying

Heat oil in a kadhai on medium flame.

Now, fry the marinated chicken on a slow to medium flame till golden in colour and cook well from inside.

Remove on an absorbent paper and keep it aside for further use.

For tempering

Firstly, cut the fried Chicken Kali Mirch into half.

Now, in a saucepan, add oil, once it gets hot, add fried Chicken Kali Mirch.  Sauté well.

Now, add coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger, sprinkle some prepared masala, salt to taste, and toss everything well.

Serve hot with prepared dips and enjoy.

 

For mint dip

In a bowl, add yogurt, mint leaves, prepared masala, salt to taste, sugar and mix it well.

Keep it aside for further use.

For cheese dip

In a bowl, add mayonnaise, grated cheese, chilli flakes and mix it well.

Keep it aside for further use.