Chicken Meatball Chilly Fry

Tired of eating chicken in various curries or dry preps – Then try your hand at the Chicken Meatball Chilly Fry. It is rather simple and quick to make and tastes yum. It can be served as an appetizer or a side at dinner.

Serves: 8 to 10 Persons

Prep. Time: 20 Mins.

Cooking Time: 35 Mins.

Ingredients:

[ Standard Measure : 1 cup = 250 ml ]

• For the Meatballs:
  • Boneless Chicken Breast (finely diced) – 500 gm
  • Fresh Ginger-Garlic Paste – 2 tsp.
  • Red Chilly Flakes – 2 tsp.
  • Bread Slices (crust trimmed and ground) – 2
  • Egg – 1
  • Black Pepper Powder – ¼ tsp.
  • Baking Powder – a pinch
  • Oil – to deep fry
  • Salt – ½ tsp. or to taste
• Onions (finely chopped) – 4 medium
• Tomatoes (chopped) – 3 medium
• Green Chillies (cut into slants) – 3
• Green Corriander (finely chopped) – ¼ cup
• Lime – 1 medium
• Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp.
• Red Chilly Flakes – 1 tsp.
• Garam Masala Powder – ¼ tsp.
• Turmeric Powder – a pinch
• Oil – 3 to 4 tbsp.
• Salt – ¼ tsp or to taste

Preparing the Meatballs:

Step 1:     Grind the chicken pieces with the fresh bread crumbs and transfer to a bowl. Add salt, the egg, red chilly flakes, baking powder, garam masala powder and the pepper powder and mix well.

Step 2:     Form the chicken mince into small lime sized balls using your clean palms (wet your hands whilst forming the balls).

Step 3:     Deep fry the balls till light golden and then drain and place on paper towels to remove excess oil (Tip: Fry one ball and taste for seasoning and add if needed)

Making the Chilly Fry:

Step 4:     Heat the 3 to 4 tbsp. of oil in a pan. Splutter the cumin seeds and then add the onions and fry on medium heat till translucent.

Step 5:     Next add the tomatoes and ¼ tsp. salt and cook till they turn soft. Add half the green corriander and the turmeric powder and mix well.

Step 6:     Now add the meatballs, the garam masala powder and the chilly flakes and mix again. Add ½ cup hot water, the green chillies and the lime juice and cook covered on high heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Then remove the lid and cook on medium high heat till all the liquid dries up.