Masala Chicken Legs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 -10 chicken legs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp crushed garlic
1 tsp grated gingerroot
3 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
4 -5 tsp refined flour
oil (for frying )
4 -5 tsp oil
4 -5 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp garlic
1 1/2 tsp ginger
1 cup grated onion (use only for thick coating of sauce n flavor)
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
1/2 tsp roasted ground cumin
5 -6 tomatoes , chopped n churned
2 green chilies, chopped
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup water

Directions:

Wash the chicken thoroughly pat dry prick the chicken with a fork.
Carinate with salt, red chilli powder, garlic, ginger, lemon juice and cardamom powder; set aside for 30 minutes.
Preparing chicken:.
Sprinkle flour on the chicken legs. Mix well and deep fry in hot oil on medium flame. Fry them one by one pressing slightly with a slotted serving spoon.
Drain on tissue paper set aside.
For masala:.
Heat oil in a pan. Add cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and garlic; stir it. Now add grated onions and stir till onions turn pale in colour.
Add chilli powder, coriander powder, kasoori methi, cumin powder; mix well. Quickly add 1/2 cup water to avoid spices from burning; cook for a minute on high flame.
Now add tomato puree, green chillies and salt.
Cook on high flame till the masala (gravy) is thick.
When thick, add 1 cup water and cook till dry.
Mix the fried chicken legs to this gravy; cook for 5-6 minutes.
Chicken should be coated with the gravy.
Add water if required.
Add sugar and coriander leaves; serve hot.
If baking chicken, marinate for 45 minutes and bake at 200° c for 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	815.96 Kcal (3416 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.24g	45%
Cholesterol	542.59mg	181%
Sodium	1770.16mg	74%
Potassium	1824.56mg	39%
Total Carbs	11.38g	4%
Sugars	5.91g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.87g	11%
Protein	115.48g	231%
Vitamin C	73.9mg	123%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	104.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.53 Kcal (392 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.35g	45%
Cholesterol	62.19mg	181%
Sodium	202.91mg	74%
Potassium	209.14mg	39%
Total Carbs	1.3g	4%
Sugars	0.68g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	11%
Protein	13.24g	231%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	123%
Iron	0.8mg	38%
Calcium	12mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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