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.

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 Corn Flour, 1 tbsp Rice Flour, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 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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Quail Fry

Name: Quail Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 1 tbsp Rice Flour; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Oil; 5 Quail; For Deep Frying Oil; ½ tsp Chaat Masala Powder

35 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 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 kaadai fry, quail pakoda · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills Low carb Dairy-free

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

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

3 people

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Rice Flour1 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Oil1 tbsp
Quail5
OilFor Deep Frying
Chaat Masala Powder½ tsp

Contains: wheat.

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	133kcal	399kcal
Protein	1.1g	3.3g
Carbohydrate	8.4g	25g
Fat	11g	33g
Fibre	1.7g	5.1g
Sugar	0.4g	1.2g

Cookd masalas for quail

Method

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 PowderCorn FlourRice FlourLemon JuiceOil
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
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.
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 Corn Flour, 1 tbsp Rice Flour, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 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.