RECIPES OF SRI LANKA

Shredded Chicken Fry

Ingredients

2

3 cloves

2 oz

1 large

1 tbsp

3 tbsp

2 tbsp

1 1/2 oz

2

1

1

Green chillies (seeded and roughly chopped)

Garlic (peeled)

Fresh ginger root (peeled)

Onion (peeled and roughly chopped)

Vinegar

Ground cumin

Black pepper  (freshly ground)

Ghee (or 3 tbsp oil )

Green peppers (cored, seeded and sliced)

Lemon juice

Chicken (or 4 chicken breasts) (skinned, boned and shredded)

Salt (adjust to taste)

1. Grind the green chillies, garlic, ginger, onion and vinegar to a paste
2. Place the shredded chicken and the paste in a large bowl or dish, mix thoroughly then cover and set aside for 1 hour to marinate
3. Add the cumin, pepper and salt to the marinated mixture and mix well
4. Heat the ghee in a large pan add the chicken, cover and fry over a gentle heat for 15-20 minutes
5. Uncover the pan and add the sliced green pepper
6. Fry for a further 10 minutes or until the mixture is fairly dry and the chicken is cooked

Sprinkle with the lemon juice before serving