Kodi Vepudu
Andhra dry chicken fry — bone-in chicken pieces roasted on high heat with onions, red chilli, ginger-garlic, and curry leaves until deeply browned and aromatic.
Cuisines
Andhra
Telangana
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Chicken , cut into pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 medium | Onion , finely sliced |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 teaspoons | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 teaspoon | Black pepper powder |
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2 tablespoons | Lemon juice |
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Salt | To taste |
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2 sprigs | Curry Leaf |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, let them splutter.
- 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
- 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Cover and cook on low heat until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8 Remove the lid, add garam masala, black pepper powder, and curry leaves.
- 9 Increase the heat and sauté until the chicken is dry and roasted.
- 10 Add lemon juice and mix well.
- 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer taste, marinate the chicken with spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.