Desi Chilli Chicken

Ingredients 

• 12 chicken supreme, diced
• Salt to taste 
• Crushed black peppercorns to taste 
• 6 tablespoons cornflour/ cornstarch
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons oil + for deep frying
• 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
• 1-inch ginger, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chillies, sliced
• 2-3 fresh red chillies, sliced
• 2 tablespoons chicken masala
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup capsicum mixed coloured, dice
• 2½ tablespoons cornflour/cornstarch slurry
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves chopped + for garnish

Method

1. Take chicken in a bowl, add salt, crushed black peppercorns, cornflour, break in 2 eggs and mix well.
2. Heat sufficient oil in a wok, slide in the chicken and deep-fry the till light golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
3. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a non-stick wok, add garlic, ginger, green chillies, fresh red chillies, mix and sauté till garlic turns golden brown.
4. Add 2 tbsps Chicken Masala and mix well. Add onion and mixed colored capsicums, mix and sauté for 2 minutes.
5. Add fried chicken and salt and mix well. Add ½ cup water and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add cornflour slurry, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add coriander leaves and mix well. Take it off the heat.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.