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Quail Fry

Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sidesSnacks & StartersKebabs, Tikkas & GrillsLow carbDairy-free

Total35 min
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Serves3
Per serving133 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Quail Fry

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Quail fry: slit quail coated in a Kashmiri chilli, lemon, cornflour and rice flour paste and deep-fried. Mild, serves 3, 35 minutes plus marinating, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

15 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1 tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tbsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil1 tbsp
  • Corn FlourCorn Flour1 tbsp
  • Rice FlourRice Flour1 tbsp
  • QuailQuail5
  • Sunflower OilSunflower OilFor Deep Frying
  • Chaat Masala PowderChaat Masala Powder½ tsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

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

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy133kcal399kcal
Protein1.1g3.3g
Carbohydrate8.4g25g
Fat11g33g
Fibre1.7g5.1g
Sugar0.4g1.2g

Cookd masalas for quail

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl, add all the dry ingredients and mix it along with lemon juice and oil to form a smooth paste.

    Ginger Garlic PasteSaltCumin PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderTurmeric PowderBlack Pepper PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderLemon JuiceSunflower OilCorn FlourRice Flour

  2. 2

    Make slits on the breast and thigh portions of the quail. Add the quail and coat them evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

    Quail

  3. 3

    Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated quail, leaving sufficient space in between. Once it has fried for 2 minutes and has started to change colour, turn it around gently. Cook for 5 more minutes, turning it occasionally. Sprinkle a little chaat masala over the fried quail. Serve it with lemon juice and onion rings.

    Sunflower OilChaat Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Quail Fry take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Quail Fry serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Quail Fry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Quail Fry spicy?
It is mild: 1 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 Quail Fry?
5 Quail, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, 1 tbsp Rice Flour, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Quail Fry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Quail Fry?
About 133 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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