Hyderabadi Chicken Til Fry

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60 mins

Cuisine

Indian · Hyderabadi

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~550 kcal

Spicy Level

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All Ingredients

For Marination

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For Frying

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Chicken Marinade

    In a large bowl, add 1 kg of chicken. Then add 2 tbsp of ginger garlic paste, 2 tsp of vinegar, and salt to taste. Follow with 2 tsp of red chilli powder, 1 tsp of Kashmiri chilli powder, 1 tsp of garam masala, 1 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of pepper powder, and 1 tsp of green chilli paste. Add 1 tsp of soya sauce and 2 tsp of tomato ketchup. Crack in 1 egg, then add 3 tbsp of rice flour and 2 tbsp of corn flour.

  2. Mix and Marinate

    Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with the chicken until every piece is well coated. the chicken for at least to allow the flavors to penetrate.

  3. Add Sesame Seeds

    After marination, add 2 tbsp of sesame seeds to the chicken and mix well to coat the pieces evenly.

  4. Deep Fry the Chicken

    Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry one side until golden brown and crispy.

  5. Add Green Chilies and Curry Leaves

    Once one side of the chicken is fried, add green chilies and curry leaves to the hot oil. Continue frying, turning the chicken occasionally, until all pieces are crispy and cooked through.

  6. Serve

    Remove the fried chicken from the oil using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain. Serve hot and enjoy!

Before You Cook

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  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)

  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom

  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.

  • No Cornstarch?

    • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (per 1 tbsp cornstarch)
    • Arrowroot powder (1:1)
    • Tapioca starch (1:1)

  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
AllergensThis recipe contains egg and sesame.
EggSesame

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Use boneless chicken pieces for

    Use boneless chicken pieces for a quicker cooking time.

  • Adjust the amount of red

    Adjust the amount of red chilli powder and green chilli paste to suit your spice preference.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • PreparationMarinate the Chicken for at

    Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  • Cooking tipFry the Chicken in Batches

    Fry the chicken in batches to ensure even cooking and maintain oil temperature.

  • Cooking tipEnsure the Oil Is Hot

    Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding chicken for a crispy texture.

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