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Chatpata Masaledar Tawa Chicken Fry Recipe

Juicy, Spicy, Easy Pan-Fried Chicken (No Tandoor Needed)
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marination 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 1.25 kg chicken leg pieces
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • For the Marinade
  • 1 cup thick yogurt curd
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon crushed coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 tablespoon fennel powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala powder
  • For Frying
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 2 –3 green chilies roughly chopped
  • 2 lemon slices halved
  • Fresh coriander leaves chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Make deep cuts on chicken pieces.
  2. Add lemon juice and salt; rub well.
  3. Mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and all marinade spices until smooth.
  4. Add chicken and coat well, pushing marinade into cuts.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Heat oil on a tawa over high heat.
  7. Sear chicken pieces 3–4 minutes per side on high heat.
  8. Fry in batches if needed.
  9. Add green chilies and lemon slices; scrape masala back onto chicken.
  10. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.
  11. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
  12. Make deep cuts on chicken pieces.
  13. Add lemon juice and salt; rub well.
  14. Mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and all marinade spices until smooth.
  15. Add chicken and coat well, pushing marinade into cuts.
  16. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  17. Heat oil on a tawa over high heat.
  18. Sear chicken pieces 3–4 minutes per side on high heat.
  19. Fry in batches if needed.
  20. Add green chilies and lemon slices; scrape masala back onto chicken.
  21. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.
  22. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Notes

This Easy, Homemade, Authentic Tawa Chicken Fry proves that you don’t need a tandoor to enjoy bold Indian flavors. One pan, simple ingredients, and a little technique—that’s all it takes to create magic in your kitchen 🍗✨