Kerala Chicken Fry (Nadan Kozhi Porichathu)...!!!

I have stayed away from Non-veg for long,even made a Vegan post..Now,I need a come back..How about a sinfully spicy Chicken Drumstick fry?The authentic Kerala one?Recipe is very easy,but I don't make it quite often due to you-know-why.Even though I do only shallow fry,I don't like including much fried stuffs in our diet.So this is a once-in-a-blue-moon indulgence.Really its a delight to the taste buds!!

Back when we were kids,Mom was just like me(not that much,I would say).She used to make this just once in a while,when we would be like utterly craving for them.We as kids used to fancy eating chicken legs ,holding them in hand and biting big mouthful,like we see in films..:D.This is a main item of Thattukada's (street food corner) too.The aroma that spreads when they deep fry this in big kadai ,is just divine..:)

This is a recipe from drafts.Means,a clumsy pic again..:p

Unlike deep frying,shallow frying needs more care,as there is a good chance for it to burn n stick to kadai,which attributes to black spots,like the one you may see in the picture.The Biriyani was being made on the other side ,you know..:P
As I am sick today,I am not making this a lengthy episode n yeah,you are spared..;)

Ingredients(For 2 Drumsticks)-Adjust the amounts for other Chicken pieces

A.

2 Chicken drumsticks cleaned,patted dry


B.

1 Tbsp Ginger n Garlic paste(Always make fresh paste.Here its a must,They are lot more flavorful than the store-bought ones.I think the latter are only ok for chinese dishes )

1/2 Tbsp Hot Chilli Powder

1 tsp Coriander Powder

1 tsp Pepper Powder

1/2 tsp Garam Masala (Cinnamon,cardamom,cloves,Fennel,Mace)

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1/2 Tbsp Lime juice

Salt


C.

1 cup sliced shallots/onions

Curry leaves

Oil



Method


Make slits on chicken legs and marinate it with ingredients under B(make a paste n marinate) and keep it for an hour or more .

In a Kadai,heat oil on high.

When sizzling hot,reduce to medium high and add the curry leaves.

Saute n infuse the pan aand oil with the aroma of them.

Now throw in the shallots and saute till they are slightly wilt.

Remove them with a slotted spoon n keep aside.

Place the chicken drumsticks in the hot oil and ocassionaly turn till they are dark brown on all sides.Adjust heat so that they are not charred n well cooked inside.

While the chicken is turning a shade of golden brown ,throw in the pre-fried shallots n curry leaves into the pan,n toss along with the drumsticks.

See to it that neither the chicken nor the onions are charred,turning n tossing in between..




Do try this for an indulgence,I'l be glad to hear that you loved it..:)