Andhra chilli chicken recipe
Andhra chilli chicken is unlike any other chilli chicken recipes you may know. The generous use of green chillies makes this dish fiery and delicious.
Ingredients
- 400 gm of boneless chicken pieces cubed
- 1/2 cup of sliced shallots or onions
- 4 green chillies sliced
- 1/2 tsp of red chilli powder or omit and add 2 more green chillies
- 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste ideally freshly made
- A few of curry leaves
- 1 tsp of coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp of fennel powder
- 3 tbsp of oil
- 2 tsp of lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan and sauté the shallots till soft and slightly browned
- Add the chicken pieces and some salt and sauté on medium-high heat stirring frequently till the chicken pieces turn white on all sides. The chicken will give out water at this point
- Cook covered on low heat for about 12 mins until the chicken pieces are tender
- Uncover and stir in the green chilies, chilli powder, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, coriander, fennel, and curry leaves
- Sautè on medium high heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently till the chicken pieces are cooked through and the pieces start to brown
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves if desired