Name: Spicy Chicken Drumstick Fry - South Indian Style recipe by Poornima Porchelvan at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken legs - 8; Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tsp; Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp; Red chilli powder - 1 to 1 and 1/2 tsp; Coriander powder - 3/4 to 1 tsp; Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp; Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp; Lemon juice - juice from 1/2 lemon; Rice flour - 1 tbsp; Red food colour - a pinch (optional); Salt - to taste; Curry leaves - 1 or 2 sprig

ABOUT Spicy Chicken Drumstick Fry - South Indian Style RECIPE

This chicken drumstick fry is a popular starter among non-vegetarians. It is marinated with Indian aromatic spices and deep fried in oil. I am sure it's a crowd pleaser and perfect for parties/ get togethers.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Chicken legs - 8
Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 to 1 and 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 3/4 to 1 tsp
Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice - juice from 1/2 lemon
Rice flour - 1 tbsp
Red food colour - a pinch (optional)
Salt - to taste
Curry leaves - 1 or 2 sprig

Instructions

Clean the chicken legs and make slits on each piece.
To marinate, mix the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala powder, salt, lemon juice and rice flour.
Add few curry leaves in the oil and drain. Keep it aside. Apply this mixture over the chicken pieces and allow it to marinate for 4 to 5 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Heat oil in a kadai and deep fry the marinated chicken pieces to a golden brown colour on a medium flame.
Serve it hot!

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