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Tawa Chicken Recipe. Cooked on an iron girdle, this spicy and succulent quick fix boneless chicken dish is hugely tempting .Goes well with naan and paratha. Tawa Chicken Fry is a popular chicken starter recipe which is hugely found at dhaba's and in most parties and weddings in North India anf Pakistan. Shallow fried on an iron girdle, this chicken recipe is not just easy-to-make but hugely tempting and goes well with chapati and paratha.

INGREDIENTS:
Chicken thighs 500g
vegetable oil 3-4 tbsp
chopped garlic 2 tbsp
chopped ginger 2 tbsp
salt to taste
red chili powder 1 tsp
turmeric powder 1 tsp
garam masala 1 tsp
green chili 2
tomatoes 2 ( medium size)
cilantro chopped (half a cup)
Black Pepper 1/2 tsp

Process:

• Heat oil on a Tawa or a pan and add the chopped ginger and garlic.
• Fry on low heat for a minute and add the chicken pieces.
• Mix and fry on high heat for 3-4 mins till chicken changes colour and water nearly dries up.
• Add all the spice powders (turmeric, red chilli, coriander, cumin and garam masala powder) and salt. Add a splash of water if required and fry on medium heat for 3 mins.
• Now add the tomato slices and cook on medium heat for 3-4 mins till soft.
• Add a splash of water and cover & cook on low heat for 10 mins. Cook till tomatoes are soft.
• Remove lid and add the Kasuri Methi. Give a mix and cook on low heat for 2 mins.
• Add the julienned ginger and chopped green chillies. Give it a mix.
• Lastly add the chopped coriander leaves and fry for 2 mins on medium heat.
• Serve with Naan or Roti.