Chilli Chicken - My homely Style

The general concept is chilli chicken is a complex Chinese preparation which needs a lot of time and it is not very healthy. But the one I am presenting now is quite easy to cook and healthy too. The credit of this recipe goes to my choto masi (aunty) who figured it out that this recipe is even good for people who has high cholesterol. She has passed away last year and this recipe is dedicated to her.

This one is loved by my kids. Even my health conscious husband likes it. It takes little time to prepare. Hope you and your family also likes it.

Preparation Time: 10 min 

 

Cooking Time: 30- 35 min

 

Servings:- 2~3 persons

 

Ingredients:-

1.  250 gm Chicken (boneless preferred). Size of the pieces can be according to your choice. I had 12 pieces when cooking this.

2.  4 – 5 tbsp vegetable oil - I used sunflower

3.  1 medium sized chopped onion

4.  2 tbsp ginger garlic paste (you can grind fresh ginger and garlic if you have more time)

5.  1 medium sized tomatoes

6.  ½ medium sized chopped green capsicum

7.  1 slit whole green chilli (you can use more number if you like it spicy)

8.  2 tbsp tomato sauce

9.  2 tsp Soya sauce

10.  ½ - 1 tsp corn flower if you want a thicker gravy

11. Salt to taste 
12. Few Peyaj Kali (Spring Onion) for garnishing

Preparation:-

1.    Wash chicken thoroughly and boil in water for 5 minutes. 

2.    Separate the chicken and remaining water. Keep the water aside. You will need it later.

3.      Heat the oil in a non-stick pan /kadai and add the chopped onion.

4.      When the onion turn golden brown add the ginger garlic paste.

5.      Add the chicken and salt now

6.      Cook for 1 minute and add tomato and chopped capsicum.

7.    Cover and cook for 3~4 minutes. Add the Soya sauce and mix thoroughly. The colour of the mixture should be brownish.

8.    Cook covered for 15~20 minutes on a medium flame. Stir and mix intermittently.

9.    Add corn flower to the water you separated in step 2.

10.  Now put the tomato sauce in the chicken. Stir and mix. Cook another 1~2 min

11.  Now add the corn flower mixture in step 9 to the chicken. Cook for 5 minutes.

12.  If you want the preparation to be dry then you can cook for more time and reduce the water.

Serve hot with fried rice/noodle. If you have made it dry you can use it as appetizer also.

As always please feel free to comment, criticize and seek if any help is required. I am all ears.