Ellu Kozhi Fry/Sesame Chicken Fry (Kerala Style)

 

 

Cooking time: 20 minutes +1 hour marinating

Serving for: 3 to 4 person

INGREDIENTS:

1.     Chicken ½ kg (cut into small pieces)

2.     Curry leaves hand full

3.     Ginger chopped 1 tsp

4.     Garlic chopped 1 tsp

5.     Onion slices 1 large

6.     Red chilli powder 1 tsp

7.     Coriander powder 1 tsp

8.     Turmeric powder ½ tsp

9.     Garam  masala powder ½ tsp

10.   Ellu /sesame 1 Tbsp

11.   Whole red chillies 2

12.   Salt to taste

13.  Oil 3 Tbsp and vinegar 1 tsp

METHOD:

·   First marinate chicken with salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder for 1 hour

 

·   In a non stick pan add oil ,hand full of curry leaves fry till crispy

 

·   Then add whole red chilli ,ginger, garlic fry for few minutes

 

·   Then add sliced onion fry till light brown

 

·   Then add marinated chicken mix well

 

·  Then cover and cook in low heat for 15 minutes (stir after every  5 minutes)

 

·  After chicken is cooked make medium heat and dry off all water and roast the chicken till all masala is coated well in chicken

 

·   Last add sesame and vinegar mix well

 

·  And just fry for 2 minutes and switch off the gas

 

·  Enjoy hot with chapatti and dal or as a side dish