CHICKEN 65

Chicken 65 is a spicy, deep-fried chicken dish that is popular in Indian cuisine, particularly in South India. Here's a recipe for Chicken 65:

### Ingredients:

- 500g boneless chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

- 2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)

- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (maida)

- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

- 1 tablespoon red chili powder

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1 teaspoon garam masala

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

- 1 tablespoon yogurt

- Salt to taste

- Oil for deep frying

- Curry leaves for garnish (optional)

- Sliced green chilies for garnish (optional)

- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

- Lemon wedges for serving

### For the Sauce:

- 2 tablespoons oil

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece ginger, minced

- 2-3 green chilies, chopped

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon red chili sauce

- 1 tablespoon vinegar

- Salt to taste

### Instructions:

1. **Marinating the Chicken:**

   - In a bowl, mix together cornflour, all-purpose flour, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, lemon juice, yogurt, and salt to form a thick paste.

   - Add the chicken pieces to the paste and coat them well. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

2. **Frying the Chicken:**

   - Heat oil for deep frying in a pan or kadhai over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the marinated chicken pieces in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

   - Fry the chicken pieces until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

3. **Preparing the Sauce:**

   - In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, minced ginger, and chopped green chilies. Sauté until fragrant.

   - Add finely chopped onions and cook until they turn translucent.

   - Stir in tomato ketchup, soy sauce, red chili sauce, vinegar, and salt. Cook the sauce for a couple of minutes until it thickens slightly.

4. **Combining the Chicken and Sauce:**

   - Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss them until they are evenly coated.

5. **Garnishing and Serving:**

   - Garnish the Chicken 65 with curry leaves, sliced green chilies, and chopped cilantro for extra flavor and color.

   - Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side as a delicious appetizer or side dish.

Enjoy the spicy and flavorful Chicken 65 with friends and family!