BATTER FRIED CHICKEN

Ingredients

1. Chicken                         : 1-1/2 kg
2. Ginger paste                  : 1/2 tablespoon
3. Garlic paste                   : 1/2 tablespoon
4. Pepper powder              : 1 tablespoon
5. Lime juice                     : 1 tablespoon
6. Soya sauce                  : 1 tablespoon
7. Oil                                : to  fry
8. Salt                              : to taste

To make the batter

1. Maida                            : 1 cup
2. Cornflour                       : 1 cup
3. Baking powder               : 1/2 teaspoon
4. Egg                               : 1 no
5. Salt                               : to taste

Method

1. Make a paste of ginger, garlic, pepper powder, lime juice and soya sauce.  Add salt to taste. Paint it to the chicken and keep aside for at least an hour.
2. Make a batter of maida, cornflour and baking powder.  Beat egg and add it to the batter.  Add salt to taste.  Dip marinated chicken pieces in the batter and deep fry.

Garnish with two tomato flowers and curry leaves :-)

Bon Appétit