How long does Thattukada Chicken Fry take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thattukada Chicken Fry serve?

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

Is Thattukada 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 Thattukada Chicken Fry?

500 grams Chicken, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, 1 tsp Vinegar, 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thattukada Chicken Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thattukada Chicken Fry?

About 1325 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thattukada Chicken Fry

Name: Thattukada Chicken Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Vinegar; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tbsp Rice Flour; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 500 grams Chicken; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 cup Coconut Oil

Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total25 min

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Serves4

Per serving1325 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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4 steps, each one filmed

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

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Thattukada chicken fry from Kerala, marinated in rice flour, Kashmiri chilli and fennel, fried in coconut oil. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 25 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

15 items

Cooking for4 servings

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Vinegar1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Red Chilli Flakes2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Rice Flour2 tbsp
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Chicken500 grams
Green Chilli, Slit3
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coconut Oil2 cup

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	1325kcal	5300kcal
Protein	27g	106g
Carbohydrate	7.3g	29g
Fat	133g	530g
Fibre	1.4g	5.6g
Sugar	0.4g	1.6g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
Make shallow slits on the large pieces of chicken.
Chicken
2
Add all the ingredients for the marination to the chicken. Mix well and rest for 10 minutes.
Ginger Garlic PasteSaltVinegarKashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderBlack Pepper PowderFennel SeedsRed Chilli FlakesGaram Masala PowderRice FlourCorn Flour
3
In a pan, heat coconut oil. On medium heat, fry the chicken for 10 minutes.
Coconut Oil
4
Just before removing the chicken from the oil, add curry leaves and slit green chilli. Fry for a minute and remove from the oil. Serve as an appetizer.
Green ChilliCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Thattukada Chicken Fry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thattukada Chicken Fry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thattukada Chicken Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Thattukada 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 Thattukada Chicken Fry?: 500 grams Chicken, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, 1 tsp Vinegar, 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thattukada Chicken Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thattukada Chicken Fry?: About 1325 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.