How long does Vizhinjam Chicken Fry take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vizhinjam Chicken Fry serve?

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

Is Vizhinjam 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 Vizhinjam Chicken Fry?

500 grams Chicken Leg, 20 grams Dry Red Chilli, 15 grams Fennel Seeds, 40 grams Garlic, 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 25 ml Lemon Juice, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vizhinjam Chicken Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vizhinjam Chicken Fry?

About 234 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vizhinjam Chicken Fry

Name: Vizhinjam Chicken Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 20 grams Dry Red Chilli; 15 grams Fennel Seeds; 5 sprigs Curry leaves; 40 grams Garlic; 20 grams Ginger, Roughly Chopped; 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 25 grams Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped; 40 grams Mint Leaves; 40 grams Coriander Leaves; 500 grams Chicken Leg; 6 grams Salt; 2 grams Turmeric Powder; 6 grams Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 3 Pandan Leaves; 25 ml Lemon Juice

50 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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2 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 Kerala Style Chicken Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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

Vizhinjam chicken fry from Kerala: chicken legs in coarse chilli, fennel, shallot and pandan pastes, deep-fried. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 50 min, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Dry Red Chilli20 grams
Fennel Seeds15 grams
Curry leaves5 sprigs
Garlic40 grams
Ginger, Roughly Chopped20 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)100 grams
Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped25 grams
Mint Leaves40 grams
Coriander Leaves40 grams
Chicken Leg500 grams
Salt6 grams
Turmeric Powder2 grams
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder6 grams
Pandan Leaves3
Lemon Juice25 ml

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	234kcal	936kcal
Protein	28g	113g
Carbohydrate	17g	67g
Fat	6.9g	28g
Fibre	6.2g	25g
Sugar	3.3g	13g

Cookd masalas for chicken leg

Method

1
Add dry red chilli, fennel seeds and curry leaves to a mixer jar. Pulse and blend it into a very coarse mixture. Remove it from the jar. For mix 2, add all the ingredients to the mixer jar pulse and blend it again into a coarse mixture. Be careful not to grind it into a paste.
Dry Red ChilliFennel SeedsCurry leavesGarlicGingerSmall Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliMint LeavesCoriander Leaves
2
Wash the chicken legs and make slits on them. Add salt, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, coarse mixes, and lemon juice to the chicken. Mix well using your hands. Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. To fry, heat up coconut oil,fry for 10-12 minutes on moderate heat. Add the remaining coarse mix from the marinade to the oil.
Chicken LegSaltTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderPandan LeavesLemon Juice

Before you start

How long does Vizhinjam Chicken Fry take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vizhinjam Chicken Fry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vizhinjam Chicken Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Vizhinjam 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 Vizhinjam Chicken Fry?: 500 grams Chicken Leg, 20 grams Dry Red Chilli, 15 grams Fennel Seeds, 40 grams Garlic, 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 25 ml Lemon Juice, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vizhinjam Chicken Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vizhinjam Chicken Fry?: About 234 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.