KERALA ROADSIDE CHICKEN
In the south Indian state of Kerala, a street stall selling food is called a thattukada, and one of the most well-known dishes served is something called chicken fry, or thattu chicken. The chef Asha Gomez, who grew up in the Kerala port city of Trivandrum and now lives in Atlanta, took that street chicken and adapted it into a quick-cooking recipe that relies on coconut oil for crispness, and curry leaves, ginger and garlic for flavor. It gets its heat and color from Kashmiri chile powder, a fruity pepper used in many Indian dishes. It's worth seeking out the pepper online, or at a market that caters to Indian shoppers, where you can also find the fresh curry leaves that are key to this dish. Ms. Gomez serves it with the flaky paratha that's unique to Kerala, but any flatbread, or even rice, works well. It's also a great dish to set out as a nibble with drinks, as they do in the toddy shops of southern India.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare the chicken: Smash and chop the garlic and ginger. Then, using a mortar and pestle, blend them together into a paste.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, garlic-ginger paste, spices and salt. Mix well so the spices are evenly distributed. Set chicken aside, covered, in the refrigerator for an hour.
- In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat the coconut oil on medium heat until a small piece of chicken sizzles vigorously when you add it. Add half the chicken (or however much fits comfortably in a single layer) and deep-fry for 5 to 6 minutes, turning any pieces poking out of the oil halfway through if necessary, until every piece is cooked through. Set the fried chicken aside to drain on a paper-towel-lined plate, and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Make the garnish: Heat coconut oil in a medium sauté pan over high heat. When a small piece of shallot sizzles vigorously in the oil, add the shallots, dried chiles and curry leaves. Cook, stirring often, until shallots are golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garnish to the fried chicken and serve with warm paratha or another flatbread.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1198, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 122 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 103 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Tanveer Rock
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy.
Lil Tj
[email protected]I've never made Kerala Roadside Chicken before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Just Jutt
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a really easy weeknight meal.
Max Lab
[email protected]I love the way this recipe uses coconut milk. It adds a really nice creaminess to the sauce.
UMAIR Ahmed
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so delicious.
liza moni
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so flavorful and the sauce is amazing.
Simon Toseland
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ernestina Zokottoh
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfectly.
Dustin Pattern
[email protected]This was my first time making Kerala Roadside Chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Adna Haji mohamud
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for my next gathering.
Aqib Khokhar
[email protected]I made this for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Riham Androun
[email protected]This was delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I loved the combination of spices and the coconut milk added a nice creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.