Deep-fried masala chicken with coriander and basil dip

Ingredients

For the spiced coating

  • 200 g plain flour
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1-1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 heaped tsp ground chilli
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1 heaped tsp chaat masala, (see Cooks Tips)
  • 1 tsp salt
For the chicken

  • 250 g chicken breast fillets
  • tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground chillies
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 green chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • oil, for deep-frying
For the coriander and basil dip

  • 1 small bunch fresh coriander, with stalks
  • 15-20 leaves Thai sweet basil
  • 15-20 leaves purple basil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 5 cm piece ginger, scraped and coarsely chopped
  • 3-4 bird's eye chillies, or to taste
  • 1 lime, juice only
  • 1-2 tsp sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 100 ml vegetable oil, optional (see Cooks Tips)
  • 2-3 tbsp Greek yogurt

Description

Serve Cyrus Todiwala’s Spicy Chicken With Drinks, Allowing Guests To Dip The Tasty Morsels Into The Accompanying Gingery Sauce

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