Shredded 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
- 500 g Chicken small pieces
- 2 nos Onion — sliced
- 4 nos Green chillies
- 1 cup Curry leaves
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
- 1/2 inch Ginger
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Chilly powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing shredded chicken fry, first grind together garlic, ginger, chilly powder, coriander, turmeric, garam masala and vinegar.
Step 2
Make a paste and marinate in the chicken pieces for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Set a kadai over medium heat and pour in the oil. Add chicken pieces and fry in hot oil it. Drain and keep in tissue.
Step 4
When cooled, shred the chicken pieces.
Step 5
Heat little oil, add cumin seeds, onion, green chillies and curry leaves.
Step 6
Add the shredded pieces and fry again.
Step 7
Shredded chicken fry is ready.
Tip
Do not boil the curry hard after adding coconut milk. A gentle simmer is all you need — vigorous boiling can cause the coconut milk to split.
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