Yogurt Fried Chicken

Ingredients :~
(A)

• 1 whole chicken ~ cleaned and cut into medium sizes, drained.
• 1 cup/250ml plain yogurt
• 6 garlic cloves ~ finely pounded
• 2 inches ginger ~ finely pounded
• 1 tbsp paprika powder
• 1 tbsp cayenne powder
• salt to taste
• 2 sprigs of curry leaves

(B)

• 1.5 cups wheat flour ( u may also add some rice flour)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp cayenne powder
• 1 tbsp paprika powder
• a pinch of salt

• lemon juice (optional)
• cooking oil

1. In a large bowl, marinate chicken together with all ingredients (A). Leave it aside for about 2-3 hours ( may also marinate overnight).
2. Once marinating time is over, mix together Ingredients (B) in another large bowl..(u may also use a ziplock plastic bag for this).
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a wok. Make sure it’s hot enough to fry (not smoky).
4. Place marinated chicken pieces in the mixed flour, coat well and deep fry in oil till cooked. (if using ziplock plastic bag, put mixed flour in the bag..then add chicken pieces, zip it and shake well).
5. Once cooked, remove chicken from wok, drain excessive oil. Squeeze some lemon juice over the fried chicken (optional).
6. Yogurt Fried Chicken is ready to be served!

* the use of paprika and cayenne has been adjusted to my preference…u may add/ less the quantity.

source: blogresipi.com