Chicken is no doubt the most popular poultry meat on the planet, which is popular because of its unique taste, flavour and texture. It is one of the few meat varieties that can be cooked in any way like grilling, frying, roasting, steaming and more. This makes it the perfect meat for snacks and full meals. One of the best chicken snacks that can also be eaten as a dinner meal is Kodi Vepudu.
Kodi Vepudu is an Indian dish, which includes fried chicken in a vegetable tadka. It is highly nutritious as chicken is a good source of proteins, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6 and nutrients. So, to surprise your family, prepare this wonderful chicken dish at home with several varieties like Guntur Kodi Vepudu and Miriyala Kodi Vepudu. Let’s learn about the origin of the Kodi Vepudu recipe, the best cuts for Kodi Vepudu, and an easy Andhra Kodi Vepudu recipe to make restaurant-style chicken fry at home.
Origin Of Kodi Vepudu Recipe
Kodi Vepudu is a fried chicken recipe in which the chicken is marinated in Indian spices before being cooked and then mixed with a tadka of vegetables. This dish originated in Andhra Pradesh as a fried chicken dinner meal. It was served with rice after being mixed with local spices. As the meal grew in popularity, it spread across India and is now served on special occasions, holidays and festivals.
Best Cuts For Andhra Chicken Fry Recipe
Chicken Curry Cuts are the perfect cuts to use for Andhra chicken fry as they are soft, flavorful, and have a distinct texture. Chicken Curry Cuts, which are a mix of small pieces of breast, bone, wing, leg and thigh portions of chicken, can easily be found on our website and home-delivered. When cooked, these chunks stay juicy and soft, making them ideal for Guntur Kodi Vepudu and Boneless Kodi Vepudu.
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Andhra Chicken Fry Kodi Vepudu
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- ¾ tbsp salt
- ¼ tbsp turmeric powder
- ½ tbsp chilli powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 piece cardamom
- 1 piece Cinnamon
- 2 pieces Clove
- 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
- ¾ tbsp Whole peppercorns
- 6 pieces Red chillies
- 10 pieces cashews
- 2 tbsp Dry coconut
- 500 grams Licious Chicken Curry Cut
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 cup chopped onions
- Curry leaves
- 1 tbsp salt
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken curry cuts with salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, lemon juice and ginger-garlic paste. Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes to absorb all of the flavours from the marination.
- Add oil to a skillet and saute cloves, cardamom and cinnamon for a few seconds. Roast the chillies first, then add the cashews and fry till golden brown. Keep aside.
- Add more ghee and oil to the pan, when hot combine all of the Vepudu masala and the marinated chicken pieces and fry for a few minutes until golden brown. Toss in some chopped onions to the mix.
- Cook for another 15 minutes before serving with steamed rice and wonderful Kodi Vepudu.
Recipe Notes
Tips & Tricks To Make Miriyala Kodi Vepudu At Home Following are a few tips and tricks to make delicious Andhra style Kodi Vepudu at home: Make sure the chicken is not undercooked, as this will detract from the flavour of the dish. You may make a curry out of the meal by adding water and serving it with rice. For a crunchier flavour, add coconut to the meal.
Conclusion
Chicken is one of the tastiest meats in the world, which can be eaten both as snacks and dinner meals. Cook this delicious South-Indian dish using the easy Andhra Kodi Vepudu Recipe we have put together for you.
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