Chicken Pot Fry | Simple Chicken Fry
Slow-roasted in coconut oil with a generous hand of spices, this chicken fry develops layers of flavour as it dries out on the pan. The patience pays off — every piece is coated and concentrated.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 250 g Chicken
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 Clove Garlic
- Curry Leaves, a few
- Salt, as needed
- 2 tbsp Oil
Preparation
Step 1
Marinate the chicken pieces in a mixture of red chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, garam masala and salt.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a clay pot and add the marinated chicken along with garlic and curry leaves. Put the lid on and cook for 10 -15 minutes in medium flame. Give it a stir now and then.
Step 3
Chicken pot fry is ready.
Tip
Coconut oil is not optional in a Kerala fry. It adds a flavour that no other oil can replicate.
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