Trivandrum Chicken Fry
Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Trivandrum chicken fry of marinated chicken cooked dry in coconut oil with onion and fennel. Mild, serves 3, 25 minutes plus marinating, step-by-step video.
High protein
Ingredients
16 itemsSalt½ tsp
Onion, Slices2
Green Chilli, Slit2
Dry Red Chilli3
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Water½ cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Coriander LeavesFor garnish
Chicken Curry Cut½ kg
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Coconut Oil3 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 420kcal | 1260kcal |
| Protein | 36g | 108g |
| Carbohydrate | 12g | 37g |
| Fat | 26g | 78g |
| Fibre | 3.4g | 10g |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 10g |
Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut
Method
- 1
In a mixing bowl add chicken, Kashmiri red chilli powder, salt and turmeric, mix and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
SaltChicken Curry CutKashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala Powder
- 2
In a kadhai pour oil and sliced onion, Once golden brown immediately add ginger garlic paste, dry red chillies and green chillies. Add cumin and fennel seeds and cook for 10 more seconds.
OnionGreen ChilliDry Red ChilliFennel SeedsCuminCoconut OilGinger Garlic Paste
- 3
Add the marinated chicken and saute for 2 minutes on high heat. Pour water and cook uncovered for 10 more minutes on a moderate flame until the chicken is cooked through and the water evaporates. Serve hot with roti or parottas.
WaterCurry leavesBlack Pepper PowderCoriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Trivandrum Chicken Fry take?
- 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Trivandrum Chicken Fry serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Trivandrum Chicken Fry vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Trivandrum Chicken 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 Trivandrum Chicken Fry?
- ½ kg Chicken Curry Cut, 3 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Trivandrum Chicken Fry?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Trivandrum Chicken Fry?
- About 420 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
8 notes- I
IswariyaJune 2024
good
- J
Jayanthi RameshJuly 2025
tasty 😋
- I
IswariyaJune 2024
when to add garam masala
- G
GayathriSeptember 2023
❤️❤️
A Cookd cookJuly 2023
awesome guide for cooking
- C
A Cookd cookJune 2023
chiken
- C
A Cookd cookJune 2023
chiken
- C
A Cookd cookJune 2023
chiken
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