July 23, 2022

Green Chili Chicken Andhra Style (Quick and Easy)


Ingredients:
1kg boneless chicken thigh ~ cut 
15-20 green chili ~ deseeded
1/2 cup oil
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp vinegar/lemon
1/2 cup water
Cornflour solution (2 tbsp flour+1/2 cup water)

Directions/Instructions:
  1. In a grinder, grind the green chili without water to a coarse paste.  Set aside.
  2. In a wok, add oil over medium heat.  Add the coarse green chili paste and fry for a min or until aromatic.
  3. Add turmeric powder and mix well and cook for 1 min.  Then add water, vinegar, and salt.  Stir to mix and bring it to boil.
  4. Then add chicken pieces and continue to stir to mix.  Let it cook for about 5 mins or until the chicken is cooked.
  5. Lastly, add the cornstarch solute and cook for 2-3 mins until gravy slightly thickens.  Andhra chili chicken is ready to be served.  Enjoy!
Tip:
Cornstarch can be substituted for cashew paste to enhance the flavor.  I use 12-15 cashew + 100ml water and grind to a smooth paste.