అన్నంలో కలుపుకోడానికి వీలుగా గ్రేవీతో అదిరిపోయే 1Kg చికెన్ ఫ్రై😋 Chicken Fry In Telugu👌 Chicken fry

Ingredients

• 1 kg Chicken (cleaned, cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 1 tablespoon Salt (for marination and seasoning)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 2 tablespoons Red Chili Powder (adjust to heat preference)
• 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 2 tablespoons Plain Yogurt (full‑fat for tenderness)
• 2 tablespoons Cashew Nuts (soaked for 30 minutes)
• 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds (soaked with cashews)
• 1/4 cup Water (for soaking nuts)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (high smoke point oil)
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (for richer flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste (freshly made or store‑bought)
• 1/2 cup Onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 medium Tomatoes (roughly chopped for grinding)
• 1 tablespoon Mint Leaves (fresh)
• 1/2 cup Coriander Leaves (fresh, chopped)
• 2 Green Chilies (slit lengthwise)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 2 sprigs Curry Leaves
• 0.5 tablespoon Chicken Masala Powder (store‑bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Clean and Pre‑Marinate Chicken

   Rinse the chicken pieces, pat dry, then rub with a little salt and lemon juice. Wash again to remove excess salt, and set aside in a bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add Marinade Spices

   To the chicken add 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp red chili powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, and 2 tbsp yogurt. Mix thoroughly so the coating sticks to every piece.

   Time: PT5M

3. Marinate

   Cover the bowl loosely and let the chicken rest for at least 30 minutes (or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator).

   Time: PT30M

4. Soak Cashew and Poppy Seeds

   In a small bowl combine 2 tbsp cashew nuts, 1 tsp poppy seeds and enough water (about 1/4 cup) to cover. Let soak for 30 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

5. Grind Gravy Paste

   Drain the soaked nuts, then in a blender add the nuts, 2 medium tomatoes, 1 tbsp mint leaves, 1/2 cup coriander leaves, and blend to a smooth paste with a splash of water if needed.

   Time: PT5M

6. Slice Onions

   Thinly slice 1/2 cup onion and set aside.

   Time: PT5M

7. Initial Fry – Chicken

   Heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in the kadai over medium flame. Once butter melts, add 1 tbsp ginger‑garlic paste and sauté for 1‑2 minutes until fragrant. Add the marinated chicken and fry, stirring constantly, until the pieces are golden and cooked through (about 15 minutes).

   Time: PT17M

   Temperature: Medium flame

8. Set Chicken Aside

   Transfer the fried chicken to a plate and keep warm.

   Time: PT2M

9. Temper Spices

   In the same pan add a splash more oil if needed, then add 1 tsp cumin seeds. When they sputter, add the soaked cashew nuts and fry for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium flame

10. Fry Onions

    Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown (about 5‑7 minutes).

    Time: PT7M

    Temperature: Medium flame

11. Cook Gravy

    Stir in the ground tomato‑cashew paste. Cook, stirring, until the oil separates on the surface (about 5 minutes).

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: Medium flame

12. Combine Chicken and Finish

    Return the fried chicken to the pan, add 0.5 tbsp chicken masala powder, 2 sprigs curry leaves, and slit green chilies. Toss everything together for 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: Medium flame

13. High‑Flame Finish

    Increase heat to high and fry for an additional 2 minutes, allowing any excess moisture to evaporate and the chicken to get a glossy finish.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: High flame

14. Garnish and Serve

    Turn off the heat, garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot with rice, chapati, or biryani.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

15g

Fiber

1g