Erode Amman Mess Japan Chicken

1: Marinate the chicken with salt and white pepper powder.

2: Mix the cornflour, salt and maida together.

3: Dip each individual piece of chicken in the dry mix and then deep fry in hot oil for 2 mins.

4: Drain the chicken pieces and cool for 5 mins.

5: Re-fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain and set aside.

6: Grind the cashews into a coarse powder using a mixer grinder.

7: In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the garlic & green chilies until aromatic.

8: Add the maida and cook for a minute.

9: Add the milk gently and stir continuously to prevent the formation of lumps in the sauce.

10: Add the seasonings and flavorings- salt, sugar, cashew powder and white pepper, and mix well.

11: Simmer until the sauce has thickened.

12: Finish with coriander leaves.

13: Add the deep-fried chicken pieces to the sauce. Stir fry until the sauce coats the chicken pieces.