How long does Drums of Heaven take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Drums of Heaven serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Drums of Heaven spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Drums of Heaven?

6 Chicken Drumstick, 2 tbsp Maida, 1 tsp Corn Flour, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, ¼ cup Onion, 6 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Drums of Heaven?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Drums of Heaven?

About 493 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Drums of Heaven

Name: Drums of Heaven
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tsp Corn Flour, Mixed with Water; 6 Chicken Drumstick; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 2 tbsp Maida; 2 tbsp Corn Flour; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Vinegar; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 6 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, Deseeded; As needed Hot Water; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 tsp Vinegar; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Water

Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Snacks & Starters

Curries & Gravies Snacks & Starters High protein Dairy-free

Total45 min

Prep25 min

Cook20 min

Serves3

Per serving493 cal

Spicehot

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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8 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Drums of heaven: chicken drumsticks shaped into lollipops, fried and tossed in a Kashmiri chilli garlic paste. Spicy, serves 3, 45 minutes, with video.

High protein

Ingredients

20 items

Cooking for3 servings

Corn Flour, Mixed with Water1 tsp
Chicken Drumstick6
Soy Sauce2 tsp
Maida2 tbsp
Corn Flour2 tbsp
Salt1.25 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Vinegar2 tsp
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, Deseeded6
Hot WaterAs needed
Garlic4 cloves
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Tomato Sauce3 tbsp
Water¼ cup

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	493kcal	1479kcal
Protein	42g	127g
Carbohydrate	26g	78g
Fat	24g	73g
Fibre	4.5g	14g
Sugar	3.9g	12g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick

Method

1
Cut the tip of the chicken drumstick. Using a knife, scrape the meat towards one side. Do this for all the drumstick pieces. Marinate the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, Kashmiri chilli powder, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger garlic paste. Refrigerate for 30 minutes at least.
Chicken DrumstickSoy SauceSaltBlack Pepper PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGinger Garlic PasteVinegar
2
Before frying, add maida and cornflour and mix gently.
MaidaCorn Flour
3
Fry on medium heat until it is fully cooked, around 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oil and set aside.
Sunflower Oil
4
Soak the Kashmiri chillies in hot water for 20 minutes. Grind it into a fine paste along with garlic.
Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliHot WaterGarlic
5
Heat oil in a wok/pan. Add ginger and garlic, saute for 30 seconds.
Sunflower OilGarlicGinger
6
Add onions and saute for a minute. Add the red chilli paste and cook until the oil starts to float on the sides, around 4-5 minutes.
Onion
7
Add tomato ketchup, soy sauce, black pepper and vinegar. Mix and add the fried chicken.
Soy SauceTomato SauceVinegarBlack Pepper PowderSaltWater
8
Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken pieces. Serve hot, garnished with spring onions.
Corn Flour

Before you start

How long does Drums of Heaven take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Drums of Heaven serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Drums of Heaven vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Drums of Heaven spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Drums of Heaven?: 6 Chicken Drumstick, 2 tbsp Maida, 1 tsp Corn Flour, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, ¼ cup Onion, 6 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Drums of Heaven?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Drums of Heaven?: About 493 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.