Andhra Chicken Fry (Kodi Vepudu)

Method

1. 1Marinate chicken in chilli powder, turmeric, ginger-garlic, yogurt and salt for 30 minutes.
2. 2Heat sesame oil; crackle mustard, fennel, curry leaves and green chillies.
3. 3Add onions and brown — 6 minutes — stop just before they catch.
4. 4Add chicken, brown quickly on high without stirring for 3 minutes, then toss aggressively.
5. 5Cover 8 minutes for the juices to slow-cook in liquid the meat through, then uncover and cook off all the liquid — 8 more minutes.
6. 6Finish with lemon juice and a final crack of pepper; the surface should be dry and almost lacquered.