Easy Kerala Style Chicken Fry Recipe
Our recipe for Kerala chicken fry guides you in preparing Kozhi Porichathu, a cherished street food from Kerala commonly sold by thattukadas (roadside fast-food stalls or vendors in Malayalam). Now, you can recreate this popular dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.This Kerala chicken fry, reminiscent of thattukada-style, boasts a delightful combination of tanginess, spiciness, and heat, making it absolutely irresistible. It's also a straightforward and uncomplicated dish that is sure to have your guests licking their fingers in satisfaction.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Boneless chicken (cut into bite size pieces)
- 1-2 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 – 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp Paprika (optional)
- Salt
- 5-7 Green chilly
- Curry leaves
- Oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces with chilly powder, pepper powder, paprika (if using) and salt. Keep it for 10-15 mins. Shallow fry in oil, add the green chilly and tons of curry leaves along with the chicken pieces. Fry till the chicken is tender and it gets a good reddish brown colour. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the fried chicken to give it an extra flavor. Serve hot.
Notes
The green chilly & curry leaves give the flavor to this. Also, I recommend using coconut oil for frying, if you like its taste. Please adjust the qty of spice powders to suit your taste.
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