South Indian Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 250 grams boneless chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch pieces
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1½ teaspoons coriander powder
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 8-10 curry leaves, shredded 
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• Crushed black peppercorns to taste
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Oil for deep frying
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 3-4 green chillies, slit
• 8-10 curry leaves
• Fresh coriander sprig for garnish

Method

1. Take chicken in a bowl. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, corn starch, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, salt and crushed black peppercorns.
2. Break an egg and add the white part. Add lemon juice and mix well. 
3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai, add the marinated chicken pieces and deep fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper. Set aside.
4. Heat coconut oil in a non-stick wok, add mustard seeds and sauté till they splutter.
5. Add green chillies, curry leaves and sauté for few seconds. Add fried chicken, a pinch of salt, crushed black peppercorns and toss well.
6. Serve hot, garnished with coriander sprig.