Chargha (FRIED CHICKEN)!

The recipe is from the 'Thursday' magazine(the local magazine here). Its a part of a contest currently going on and this recipe was submitted by Salma Ali Khan. She won 50 dollars for this one! There was a request on the Boards for fried chicken and so, here it is! ENJOY!

• Ready In: 1 hr 7 mins
• Yields: 1 chicken

Ingredients

• 1 -1 1⁄2 kg  whole skinless chicken
• 2  tablespoons  ginger-garlic paste
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice or 3  tablespoons white vinegar
• 4  tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons red chili powder
• 1  teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ajwain, powder
• 1  teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1  tablespoon  raw papaya (ground)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  red food coloring
•  oil, for frying

Directions

1. Make 2 deep slits on each side of the chicken.
2. Mix all the ingredients.
3. Apply the mixture evenly on the chicken.
4. Marinate for 30 minutes.
5. Then place the chicken in a pan.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully tender.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Heat oil in a wok.
9. Fry the chicken on each side on low heat for about 2 minutes or until very light brown.
10. Serve hot with fresh salad and mint chutney.