Chicken Chukka

Chicken Chukka is a spicy 'dry-gravy' chicken dish which is very popular all over India. Don't know about the origin or nativity of the dish; but its found equally enjoyed by all Indians. Now, this recipe is my mom's and we love as it is. You can play with your own ingredients to please your tongue and hey,, you are the boss of your kitchen; who's gonna ask? ;)

Ingredients:

Chicken 1 (I used of 800gm)

Red Chilli powder 2 tsp + 1/2 tsp

Vinegar 1 tbsp 

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Onion 500gm (3 cups)

Tomato 1 3/4 cups

Ginger garlic paste 1 + 1 tsp,

Green chilli 3 or more to taste 

Garam masala 1/2 tsp,

Pepper powder 1+1/2 tsp

Curry leaves 1 sprig & 

Coriander leaves 1/4 cup
Oil 1/4 cup

Method:

Marinate chicken in red chilli powder(2tsp),salt,pepper(1/2tsp) ,ginger garlic paste(1tsp)and 1 tbsp of vinegar for atleast half an hour. 

Fry those marinated chicken pieces in oil.

Take out the chicken. Now in the same oil, saute onions  . Add  ginger garlic paste and saute  till onion turns slightly brown

Throw in tomatoes  & green chilli .. Saute for a few more minutes till the tomato is cooked.

Now add the spices; ie; red chilli powder (1/2 tsp) and turmeric.Saute for a few seconds so that the raw smell disappears.

Add chicken to it alongwith 1/4 a cup of water. simmer till the water dries up.Check the seasoning and make variations according to ur taste..  You can add 1 or 2 tsp of lemon juice if needed. Throw in curry leaves (i sprig) and coriander leaves to garnish.