Chicken 65 – South Indian Style
For Marination
For Frying & Tempering
Step-by-Step Instructions
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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 for at least , or longer for best results.
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.
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 chicken pieces in batches. Deep fry for 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.
Prepare the Tempering
In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add a few green chilies cut in , 1 tbsp chopped garlic, and 10-12 curry leaves. for about until fragrant and the garlic turns light golden.
Toss the Fried Chicken
Add the deep-fried chicken pieces to the pan with the . Toss well to combine. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of black pepper powder over the chicken and toss again to ensure even coating. Serve immediately.
Before You Cook
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No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
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- Some versions include a sauce
Some versions include a sauce made with tomato ketchup or chili sauce for a saucier finish.
- Different spice blends can be used for marination
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