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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Moshan Zenmo
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover fried chicken and it was delicious. The spices really brought out the flavor of the chicken.
Rana Ahammed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The spices are well-balanced and don't overpower the other flavors. The chicken is cooked perfectly and is so tender and juicy.
Salome Maritaona
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some spice to your life. The spices are perfectly balanced and create a flavorful and aromatic dish. The chicken is cooked to perfection and is so tender and juicy.
Kingsley Augustine
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available. The end result is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone.
Md shobur Pramanik
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken and it was delicious. The spices really brought out the flavor of the chicken.
krishna Mali
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The spices are well-balanced and don't overpower the other flavors. The chicken is cooked perfectly and is so tender and juicy.
Kha
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some spice to your life. The spices are perfectly balanced and create a flavorful and aromatic dish. The chicken is cooked to perfection and is so tender and juicy.
Molly Marose
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available. The end result is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone.
Rehan Saleem
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover grilled chicken and it was delicious. The spices really brought out the flavor of the chicken.
Thuva Thurairajah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The spices are well-balanced and don't overpower the other flavors. The chicken is cooked perfectly and is so tender and juicy.
Malik Qaiser awan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some spice to your life. The spices are perfectly balanced and create a flavorful and aromatic dish. The chicken is cooked to perfection and is so tender and juicy.
Sphelele Andile
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available. The end result is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone.
ALBINO GORILLAZ
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it was delicious. The spices really brought out the flavor of the chicken.
Malik Shoaib Bingii
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Gamygch Garcia
[email protected]This dish is amazing! I love the way the spices blend together to create a flavorful and aromatic dish. The chicken is cooked to perfection and is so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.