Cost of preparation: 40-45 rupees
Cooking Time Required: 15-20 mins
Ingredients: Chicken pieces ( 250 gm ), onion ( one small, optional ), garlic ( 15-17 pods), mustard powder ( 1 tsp ), curd ( 1 tsp ), ginger garlic paste ( 1 tsp ), tomato sauce ( 2 tsp ), chilli powder ( 1 tsp ), asafoetida ( 1/2 tsp ), turmeric ( 1/4 tsp ), salt, oil ( 3-4 tsp ).
Preparation: Cut the chicken into even sized pieces, wash and add salt, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste , mustard powder, curd and chilli powder. Allow to marinate for 4-5 hours.
Mince the garlic and onion.
Cooking: Heat a wok. Pour in the oil. Add the minced onion and garlic. Stir fry for 1 min.
Add the marinated chicken pieces. Stir at regular intervals. Cook uncovered till the chicken is almost done.
Add the tomato sauce . Stir for a minute or two.
Dissolve the asafoetida in 2-3 tbs water. Sprinkle half of it over the chicken. Remove from the wok after 2 minutes.
Serve with tomato sauce and mint chutney.
Mint chutney preparation : Grind 2 bunches of corianader leaves, 1 inch tamarind, 3-4 garlic cloves, green chutney and salt along with 2-3 tbs water.
I am sending this recipe to Dr Sameena's 'Chicken Recipe Event'.