Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Marinate the Chicken

   Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup yogurt and mix well to coat the chicken. Then add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tbsp chopped curry leaves, 1 tbsp black pepper powder, 1 tsp roasted cumin powder, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly. Finally, add 2 tbsp red chili powder for color and mix until the chicken is evenly coated and bright red. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or longer for best results.

2. 2.Add Rice Flour

   After marination, add 2-3 tbsp of rice flour to the chicken and mix well until all pieces are coated. The rice flour will help achieve a crispy texture when fried.

3. 3.Deep Fry the Chicken

   Heat oil in a deep pan or wok for deep frying. Once the oil is hot (a small piece of chicken should sizzle immediately when dropped in), carefully add the marinated chicken pieces in batches. Deep fry for 5-7 minutes per batch, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fried chicken with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

4. 4.Prepare the Tempering

   In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add a few green chilies cut in julienne, 1 tbsp chopped garlic, and 10-12 curry leaves. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and the garlic turns light golden.

5. 5.Toss the Fried Chicken

   Add the deep-fried chicken pieces to the pan with the tempering. Toss well to combine. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of black pepper powder over the chicken and toss again to ensure even coating. Serve immediately.