Spicy Chicken Fry – South Indian Style
For Spice Paste
For Marination
For Cooking
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Roast Red Chillies
Add 6 seed-removed red chillies and 2 seeded red chillies to a dry pan. well for until aromatic.
Roast Whole Spices
Add 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp fennel seeds to the same pan. well until the spices release their aroma.
Combine and Grind
Add the previously roasted red chillies back to the pan with the other roasted spices and give a final quick . Transfer all roasted spices into a mixer jar. Add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste. Grind the mixture into a smooth paste.
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, add 500 gm chicken. Pour the prepared smooth spice paste over the chicken. Add 2 tbsp curd, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 3/4 tsp salt. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands, ensuring the chicken pieces are well coated. Leave the chicken to for .
Sauté Onions
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 1 finely chopped onion and until it turns translucent and soft. Add 1/4 tsp salt to the onions and mix.
Add Turmeric
Add 1 pinch of turmeric powder to the onions and cook until the onions turn golden yellow.
Cook Marinated Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the pan with the onions. Give it a nice mix, ensuring the chicken is coated with the onion mixture. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for approximately .
Add Ghee and Curry Leaves
After , remove the lid and stir the chicken. Add 1 tbsp ghee or butter and some curry leaves. Mix well.
Dry Roast Chicken
Continue to cook the chicken uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the masala dries up and coats the chicken pieces well, and the oil separates.
Serve
Once the chicken is cooked through and the masala is dry, it's ready to be served.
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 Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
Variations
Simple ways to adapt this recipe.
- Add a splash of coconutCustomise
Add a splash of coconut milk for a creamier texture.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves
- Serve with rice
Roti, or naan.
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