CDF- Chicken Dry Fry Recipe, Kerala Style
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
For marinating chicken
  • Boneless chicken, diced- 2 chicken breasts
  • Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tsp
  • Regular Chili powder- 1 tsp (hot version)
  • Turmeric powder- ⅛ tsp
  • Coriander powder- 1 tbsp
  • Garam masala- ½ tsp
  • Cumin powder- ½ tsp (optional)
  • Salt- 1½ tsp
For frying
  • Coconut oil- 5 tbsp
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Shallots, sliced thin- 2 shallots or 4 small-pearl onions
  • Garlic, sliced- 2 cloves
  • Ginger, sliced- 2-inch slice
  • Green chilies, chopped- 2
  • White Vinegar- 1 tbsp
Instructions
  1. Use boneless chicken breasts, dice them into medium-sized chunks.
  2. To a bowl, add the chicken along with the above-mentioned ingredients 'for marinating chicken'.
  3. Combine well & let marinate for 30 minutes.
  4. Use a cast iron skillet for better frying & taste.
  5. Place a cast iron skillet over medium heat, add 4 tbsp coconut oil.
  6. Add the marinated chicken to the pan along with the curry leaves, combine well & let cook for a few minutes.
  7. Curry leaves will impart a nice aroma, so don't skip adding them.
  8. To ensure the inside of the chicken cooks well, I cover the pan with the lid & cook for a few minutes.
  9. Stir fry the chicken.
  10. When the chicken has almost cooked through, add 1 tbsp more coconut oil.
  11. Add the shallots, ginger, garlic & green chilies.
  12. Stir fry till everything turns golden brown in color.
  13. Finally, add white vinegar & stir fry for a minute.
  14. Vinegar will give a nice flavor to this dish. I prefer vinegar to lemon juice.
  15. Take the pan off the heat.
  16. Serve in a bowl & enjoy as a side dish with rice, chapati, parotta, etc.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/cdf-chicken-dry-fry-recipe-kerala-style/