Kozhi Varuthathu (Chicken Fry) (കോഴി വറുത്തത്)
Category: main — dry chicken fry
Course: main / snack | Diet: non-vegetarian
Meal roles: main
snack

Bite-size chicken sauteed in a spicy, dry coconut-oil masala until browned and irresistible.

Spice level: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Chicken, small pieces
qty: 150
unit: g
name: Shallots, sliced
qty: 35
unit: g
name: Ginger-garlic paste
qty: 6
unit: g
name: Green chillies
qty: 2
unit: num
name: Chilli powder
qty: 4
unit: g
name: Turmeric
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Pepper
qty: 2
unit: g
name: Coconut oil
qty: 10
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 5
unit: num
name: Salt
qty: 1.5
unit: g

Steps:
Marinate chicken with turmeric, chilli, pepper and salt for 20 minutes.
In oil, fry shallots, ginger-garlic, chillies and curry leaves until deep golden.
Add chicken and toss, then cook on medium-low until the water evaporates and it browns, about 15 minutes.
Continue until the pieces are dry, glossy and caramelised; serve hot.

Tags: chicken
dry fry
spicy