CHILLY CHICKEN WITH GRAVY [without frying chicken]

For marinating:

300g boneless chicken[cut to bite size cubes]

1tsp red chilly powder

1 tsp dark soy sauce

1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

salt

pepper powder to taste

1tbsp corn flour

For  sauting:

1 tbsp oil [sesame oil goes well]

1 big onion[sliced] + spring onion base[chopped]

1/2 capsicum green colour[cut to slightly bigger cubes]

3 green chillies[sliced ]

1tbsp finely chopped ginger

1tbsp finely choopped garlic

pinch of salt and pepper

For the sauce:

1 tbsp red chilly sauce

1tbsp light soy sauce

1/2 tsp vinegar[opt]

1tbsp tomato sauce

1/2 cup water.

1/4 tsp chilly powder

For Garnish: chopped chives and fresh coriander.

To thicken the gravy: Mix 1 tsp cornflour with 1/4 cup hot water and keep aside.

METHOD

1.Mix all ingredients mentioned in marinating and keep aside for 30 min.

2.      In a bowl mix all ingredients mentioned  for sauce and keep aside.

3. Heat sesame oil, add finely chopped ginger and garlic and saute till almost brown.

4. add marinated chicken and let it roast and when done, add green chillies, sliced onions and capsicums and saute.

5. Add pinch of salt and pepper and saute till the onions are slightly cooked.

6. Add mixed sauce and mix.

7.Thicken the gravy adding soaked cornflour.

8. Garnish with chives and fresh coriander. 

Serve hot with fried rice