Kodi Vepudu

Kodi Vepudu

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

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 medium onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt to taste
2 sprigs curry leaves
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
  6. 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 7 Cover and cook on low heat until the chicken is cooked through.
  8. 8 Remove the lid, add garam masala, black pepper powder, and curry leaves.
  9. 9 Increase the heat and sauté until the chicken is dry and roasted.
  10. 10 Add lemon juice and mix well.
  11. 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.