How long does Kerala Chicken Fry take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kerala Chicken Fry serve?

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

Is Kerala Chicken Fry spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Kerala Chicken Fry?

500 grams Chicken, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 1½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Coriander Powder, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, ½ tsp Fennel Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kerala Chicken Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kerala Chicken Fry?

About 278 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kerala Chicken Fry

Name: Kerala Chicken Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 6 Small Onion (Shallots); 3 Green Chilli; 2 inch Ginger; 8 cloves Garlic; 15 Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 500 grams Chicken, Cubes; ¾ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Fennel Powder; 2 tbsp Rice Flour; For Deep Frying Oil; 15 Curry leaves

35 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as nadan kozhi fry, kozhi porichathu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Kerala chicken fry marinated in shallots, garlic, curry leaves and coconut oil, rice flour coated and fried. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Small Onion (Shallots)6
Green Chilli3
Ginger2 inch
Garlic8 cloves
Curry leaves30
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Chicken, Cubes500 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Fennel Powder½ tsp
Rice Flour2 tbsp
OilFor Deep Frying

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	278kcal	1112kcal
Protein	27g	108g
Carbohydrate	9.5g	38g
Fat	15g	60g
Fibre	1.6g	6.4g
Sugar	1.6g	6.4g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
Blend the shallots, green chillies, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and coconut oil into a paste.
Small Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliGingerGarlicCurry leavesCoconut Oil
2
Add the chicken along with salt, black pepper powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and fennel powder. Mix well using your hands. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
ChickenSaltBlack Pepper PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderFennel Powder
3
Add rice flour and mix well. Deep fry in oil on high heat for 2 minutes. Reduce the flame to medium and cook for 6 more minutes. Add curry leaves a few seconds before taking the chicken out of the oil. Serve hot. Serve with lemon wedges.
Rice FlourOilCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Kerala Chicken Fry take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kerala Chicken Fry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kerala Chicken Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kerala Chicken Fry spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Kerala Chicken Fry?: 500 grams Chicken, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 1½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Coriander Powder, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, ½ tsp Fennel Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kerala Chicken Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kerala Chicken Fry?: About 278 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.