ROASTED CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:

800  grams whole chicken
1  cup(s) water
1  tablespoon(s) each of ginger, garlic and green chilly pastes
½  tablespoon(s) vinegar
4  tablespoons clarified butter (ghee) / butter
salt and to taste
fried potato straws and boiled vegetables to garnish

HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. In a bowl mix the ginger, garlic and green chilly pastes.
2.  Make cuts on the chicken and rub the paste onto it well.
3.  Pour the vinegar on top and let it marinate for three hours at least.
4. Heat the clarified butter (ghee) / butter in a heavy bottomed pan till very hot and fry the chicken in this on medium level for about 6  minute(s)or till the chicken is golden brown in color all over.
5. Add the water and salt.
6. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low level for about 20  minute(s) or till all the water is evaporated and the fat appears. Continue to fry the chicken in this fat till it is crisp all over the outer side.
7. Garnish with fried potato straws and boiled vegetables.

NOTE:

To make this dish colorful and more spicy, just add red chilli powder as required when the chicken is being fried.
Can be served with: Cumin Rice (Jeera Chawal) or white rice