My Kitchen Experiments

Chicken Fry -Kerala Style

Ingredients

1. Chicken Drumsticks – 4
2. Oil – for shallow frying

Marinade

1. Chilly Powder – 1.5 – 2 tbsp
2. Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
3. Coriander Powder – 1 tbsp
4. Black Pepper Powder – 2 tsp
5. Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 tbsp
6. Garam Masala Powder – 2 tsp
7. Chicken Masala Powder – 1 tbsp (optional)
8. Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
9. Salt – to taste

Method

1. Remove the skin from the chicken drumsticks and wash it thoroughly.
2. Make 2 or 3 slits on each drumstick so that masala gets inside.
3. Prepare a marinade using all the above ingredients and rub on the chicken pieces. Keep aside for atleast 1 hour. For best results, you can marinate the chicken drumsticks for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
4. Heat oil in a non stick frying pan and add the chicken drumsticks. Do not over crowd the pan.
5. Fry the pieces on medium heat, changing sides occasionally, until the pieces are browned thoroughly. Drain onto paper towels.
6. Repeat for left over pieces.