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, 2 tbsp 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 494 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: 6 Chicken Drumstick; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tbsp Maida; 2 tbsp Corn Flour; For Deep Frying Oil; 6 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, Deseeded; As needed Hot Water; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Vinegar; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Water; 1 tsp Corn Flour, Mixed with Water

45 min
hot
Serves 3

Prep 25 min · Cook 20 min

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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

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

20 items

3 people

Chicken Drumstick6
Salt1¼ tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Soy Sauce2 tsp
Vinegar2 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Maida2 tbsp
Corn Flour2 tbsp
OilFor Deep Frying
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, Deseeded6
Hot WaterAs needed
Garlic4 cloves
Oil2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Tomato Sauce3 tbsp
Water¼ cup
Corn Flour, Mixed with Water1 tsp

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	494kcal	1482kcal
Protein	42g	127g
Carbohydrate	26g	79g
Fat	24g	73g
Fibre	4.6g	14g
Sugar	4g	12g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick

Madras 65
from ₹94
Madras 65from ₹94

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 DrumstickSaltBlack Pepper PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderSoy SauceVinegarGinger Garlic Paste
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.
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.
OilGingerGarlic
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.
Tomato SauceSoy SauceBlack Pepper PowderVinegarSaltWater
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, 2 tbsp 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 494 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.