Andhra Chicken Fry: For The Love Of Spice

By Aanchal Mathur

Perfect for those who love spicy , this Andhra-style chicken is dry delicacy that will have you licking your fingers clean!

Ingredients

500 grams chicken 2 tablespoon virgin olive oil 2 sprig curry leaves 3 green chilli 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 12 cashews 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 large onion 1 tablespoon ghee salt as required garam masala powder as required

Ingredients

2 tablespoon coriander powder 2 inches cinnamon 8 clove 4 black cardamom 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds For Marination 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon red chilli powder 1/2 tablespoon garlic paste 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste 50 grams yoghurt (curd) For Garnishing 7 sprigs coriander leaves

Step 1

First rinse the chicken thoroughly under running water and marinate it in with all the marinating ingredients in a bowl. keep aside for an hour.

Step 2

Meanwhile, peel and chop onion, coriander leaves green chilies and curry leaves in a bowl. Crush the cashews into powdered form and keep aside.

Step 3

Once the chicken is marinated, cook ghee and onions in a large pan on low flame till the onions become translucent. Now add the marinated chicken in it and cook covered till soft and tender.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat oil in another pan over medium flame and add curry leaves and green chilies to it. Saute for a few seconds on low flame. Add the cooked onion-chicken and the powdered spices. 

Step 5

Fry on high flame till all the spices are absorbed by the chicken. Once done, add the cashew and pepper powder in the pan. Keep stirring for 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 6

Once the chicken fry is ready garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves, lemon juice and then serve hot.