Chicken Chinthamani is a delicious, roasted-style chicken preparation that you'll love cooking and sharing. Bite-sized pieces of fried chicken cooked with crushed chilli flakes, curry leaves, and a dash of vinegar. It is incredibly simple, yet amazingly delicious chicken!
Prep Time20mins
Cook Time20mins
Total Time1hr10mins
Course: Main Course, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: South Indian
Servings: 4people
Ingredients
1/2kgchickensmall pieces
1teaspoonturmeric powderor 1/2 tsp if you prefer less heat
salt
oil
1teaspoonchilli flakes
1largeonionsfinely chopped
2sprigscurry leaveschopped
1teaspoonvinegar
2-3green chilliessliced lengthwise
coriander leaves (cilantro)to garnish
Instructions
Marinate the chicken with turmeric powder and salt.
Let it marinate for 30-60 minutes.
Heat some oil in a thick bottom pan and deep fry the chicken pieces to cook them.
It should be like flash-frying. Do not make them crispy fried.
Use a slotted spoon and transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with kitchen towel to soak up any extra oil.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan.
Add the finely chopped onions.
Once they are tender, add the chilli flakes and combine well.
Now add the chopped curry leaves.
Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes while stirring frequently.
Now add vinegar, salt, and combine well.
Now add the sliced green chillies.
Cook for another minute, add the fried chicken and mix well.