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  Spicy Chicken 65/ How To Make Kerala Restaurant Style Chicken 65 Chicken 65 is fiery, crispy fried chicken bites, perfect for a cocktail party or a delicious snack. It is always a crowd-pleaser, and besides, there’s nothing like a deliciously spicy chicken fry. Sounds exciting, huh? Then check the recipe, it is super simple to make, and you can enjoy restaurant-style chicken 65 at home. Chicken 65 is one of the easiest and tastiest of chicken fry dishes from South India and found on the menu of every South Indian eateries/ restaurant. It is a peculiar name for a chicken dish. You might wonder why the name Chicken 65? It seems like this is a mystery. Some sources suggest that it was the 65th item on the menu list. Another viable reason is that it was named after the year it was introduced in the hotel menu, in 1965 at the Buhari hotel in Chennai. But there is no doubt this delicious, flavorful chicken is an addictive starter and is a pure joy to indulge. The chicken pieces are mar...

Zucchini and Mushroom Chicken Today's recipe is a copycat Panda Express style zucchini and mushroom chicken. It tastes almost like your favorite take out meal. Now, my friends, I am not claiming this is the exact spot on a recipe, but it tastes delicious and is your ticket to a tasty weekend meal in a jiffy. Your family will love this every time you make. My long time favorite had been Panda express Beijing beef, but sometimes I find it too sweet. This one is my recent favorite, simple and unassuming, with a balanced taste and a subtle peppery heat. The sauce is a light ginger-flavored sauce and it tastes delicious with steamed rice- delightfully crispy and delicious chicken bites with sauteed zucchini and mushrooms. The added benefit is that it has loads of veggies too. What you add to it is totally up to you. Here it is zucchini and mushrooms. Mushrooms add a depth of flavor and zucchini is crisp and tender. It is irresistibly appetizing. You'd be surprised at how simp...

Andhra Style Green Chilli Chicken Today's recipe is a delicious and spicy Andhra style green chili chicken. This is the fourth recipe I am sharing for this year's Christmas menu. This is a spicy notch up to the regular dry chicken roast recipe. Chicken lovers will love this simple, yet flavorful chicken with the enticing flavor of chilies and spices. For me, this is absolute comfort food and has the deep essence of homey South Indian food. It is perfect with steamed rice and rasam. I spent most of my childhood in Andhra Pradesh and most of my childhood memories are surrounded by flavors of Andhra food. Andhra cuisine is known for its diversity- it is rich, tangy, hot and flavorful. They have some of the best spiciest delicacies and I have already shared some of my favorites like pulihora, Andhra fish curry, gongura pickle , Aavakaya ,etc. Andhra chili chicken is common in the restaurant menu in Bangalore and Delhi. But it is not the regular Indo Chinese chilly chicken ...

Malabar Chicken Fry Hello Friends! Today's recipe is a delectable fried chicken. This is a zesty chicken fry, that is perfectly crispy, spicy and aromatic. Now it is no secret, almost every non-vegetarian loves crispy fried chicken. I also love crispy fried chicken. Well, its been raining for the past two days. But the gloomy cold weather has not damped my spirit. All I wanted was something crispy fried with hot piping black tea. Often it tends to happen that we crave fried chicken, especially on cold rainy days. I am sure you will agree :) So yesterday I made chicken pakoras and today made this crispy fried chicken. You can serve this as a snack, appetizer or as a side dish with rice,pathiri or parotta. This spicy and crispy chicken fry is super yummy. This recipe is inspired from the Malabar region of Kerala. Have you ever tried Malabar recipes? It is a whole new thrilling world of flavors. Malabar was an early trading port and has a unique cuisine with strong European...

Chicken fry Kodavu style (Coorg) Kodavu Chicken fry is very yummy and easy to make chicken recipe. I love experimenting with chicken and one of my cousins shared this beautiful recipe last week. This delectable chicken fry is from Kodugu or Coorg. Coorg is a picturesque hill station and a dream destination. I had already tried the Coorg pepper pork. It had a unique taste and got me intrigued by this beautiful cuisine. I wanted to try this recipe and glad I tried.   The star ingredient in this recipe is kachampuli or Coorg vinegar. Kachampuli is a fruit-based vinegar. It is extracted from ripe fruits of garcinia gummi guttu, a sightly fermented dark syrup. This seems to be one predominant flavor in most Coorg recipe-the sourness from kachampuli. Coorg pepper pork, that I tried earlier also had kachampuli.I have grown up eating curries with kudampuli and the taste is so relatable. This chicken fry is beautifully balanced with the right combination of earthy spices an...

Murgh Chukandar/Beetroot Chicken Murgh Chukandar is a tasty chicken curry with wonderful natural bright red color. This color is from beetroot as the name suggests- chukandar means beets in Hindi and Urdu. You can also make with gosht/mutton. I am not sure about the origin of this recipe but it is popular in Northern India and Punjab and it is made during cold winter months. I love recipes with beetroot,but never thought of adding to meat. Beetroot has an earthiness and sweetness to it which complements with the flavor of earthy spices and kick from the chilies.The bonus is its beautiful vibrant color. This chicken curry has the right balance of sweet,sour,heat and flavor and was beyond what I expected. This humble chicken curry when paired with rice and naan gives you the satisfaction of homey comfort food. Beetroot is a super food and is a great source of iron and folate. It is said to purify blood and reduce blood pressure. It also contains nitrates,magnesium and oth...

Indian Spice Roasted Cornish Hen Roasted Cornish hen can be a perfect recipe for any occasion, impressive and easy to make. Cornish hen often is referred to as Indian game hens, and they are truly delicious! Roasting cornish hen doesn't need to be intimidating. I have this about whole chicken and turkey, but the cornish hen is a safe bet. My family does occasionally like a more elaborate meal with fried or roast chicken. The recipe is the basic marinade that I use for roast chicken or Cornish hen. It is a spicy Indian marinade with aromatic, earthy spices, garlic, and the spice kick from dry red chilly. It is spicy and crispy outside and juicy in the center. This recipe is delicious and easy to make, and I guarantee it will be your new favorite for a simple and elegant family meal. Cornish hens are just like chicken but small, each weighing not more than a pound and half. They are just as easy to roast like a chicken and is tender, and have a milder flavor when compared to ch...

Artichoke Chicken Pasta Salad This is a colorful,zesty and filling pasta salad perfect for lunch box, weekend lunch or potlucks.I often make pasta salad for my kid. The recipe is very simple and you can customize according to your preference. This artichoke pasta can be made in a jiffy, just  add cooked pasta, stir fried or grilled chicken,toss salad dressing and let it sit for the flavors to develop. Try this, you will surely love it. Ingredients Pasta- 6 oz. Chicken- cut into small pieces- 1 cup Shallots-1 Garlic minced- 2 cloves Black pepper- 1/2 tsp Artichokes hearts- 4 oz. Chopped basil- 1tsp Chopped parsley- 1 tbs Chopped tomatoes- 1/2 cup Lemon Zest -a pinch Lemon juice- 1/2 lemon Red wine vinegar- 2 tsp Olive oil- 1 tbs Parmesan cheese grated- 2 tbs salt to taste   Cook  pasta in boiling water, add salt and cook till soft. Drain and drizzle some olive oil on top and set aside. Into a hot pan add butter and oil and stir fry c...

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Jerk chicken can be grilled or baked and is a no fuss chicken recipe. Jerk refers to the wet marinade that makes this chicken so flavorful and yummy. You can find pre made jerk dry rub mix in the store but this time I decided to try making my own home made marinade. Scotch bonnet or the habanero chilly , all spice berries, scallions, herbs and pineapple imparts the meat with a  right balance of sweet heat and flavor.The flavors are dominant and awaken your senses. This is a home made version of the jerk chicken. There is a time honored cooking technique and the  real jerk chicken is cooked over charcoal which gives it a smoky flavor.  I adapted this recipe form the cook book Chicken :60 Simple Recipes for Great Home Cooking . Try this you will surely love it. Ingredients Chicken joints- 4 Shallots- 3 Scallions- 2 chopped Habanero-4-5 (this is less spicy than scotch bonnet adjust according to taste) Thyme- 1/2 tsp Ginger and garli...

Coq au Vin/Anglo Indian Rooster Curry Coq au vin is a traditional French recipe of chicken/rooster cooked or braised in red wine. The first time I read about this recipe was from Julie Child's cook book. Recently I found this recipe which is an Anglo Indian version of Coq au Vin. I tried this Indian version and instantly fell in love with the recipe.This recipe is adapted from here Ingredients Chicken/rooster- 1 Kg Potatoes- 250 grams ( or you can add carrots) Onion- 3 medium Tomatoes- 3-4 Garlic- 5-6 Ginger paste- 2 tsp bay leaf-2 Chilly powder- 1 tbs Coriander powder- 1 tsp salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves- 2 tbs Clove powder- a pinch Cinnamon- 1/8 tsp Black pepper powder- 1/2 tsp Red wine- 1 1/2 cup Vinegar- 2 tsp Cognac/brandy-2 tbs (optional) Oil salt and sugar Wash and clean chicken and marinate with ginger garlic paste, chilly powder, coriander powder, masala powder, pepper, salt sugar, brandy and vinegar. Set aside for at least two...

Gongura Chicken Curry Gongura  chicken curry or chicken curry with sorrel leaves is very popular in Andhra Pradesh. Sorrel leaves have nutritional value and is known for it tangy taste. It is used to make dal/lentil curries and also added in chicken and mutton curries. This spicy tangy chicken curry is a great accompaniment with rice or chapati.This is not the authentic Andhra curry but a home style version that my mom used to make. We spend several years in Andhra and mom picked up the food culture and Andhra and experiments several recipes and this is one is a family favorite. Try this simple, spicy and aromatic chicken curry,you will surely love this . Ingredients Chicken- 1 1/2 lb Sorrel leaves/gongura leaves- 1 big bunch Onions-   3  medium Green Chilly- 2 Chilly powder- 2  tsp Kashmiri chilly power- 1 tsp Ginger  -   2 inch thick Garlic-      8-10 Garam Masala- 1 tsp hing- a pinch Bay leaves-2...

Chicken Croquettes Chicken croquettes are tempting delicacy that can be served as fun finger foods in kids parties or as an appetizer/ snacks. It is deep fried breaded meat patties. You can make it with left over chicken,meat,fish or potatoes.Along with chicken/meat Béchamel sauce/white sauce is added to this recipe. This sauce is a mixture of butter,flour and milk.This recipe will make around twelve to fourteen croquettes. Give this recipe a try,you will surely love it. Ingredients Chicken- 1 lb Onion- 1 small Garlic 2 cloves Pepper powder-to taste salt to taste Ground thyme- a pinch Ground nutmeg and clove- a pinch Chopped parsley- 2 tsp Lemon juice-a few drops For the white sauce Milk/3/4 cup Cream-1/4 cup Butter-  3 tbs Chicken stock - 1/4 cup (optional) All purpose flour- 3 tsp Bread Crumbs- 3/4 cup Egg whites- 2 Flour- 1/2 cup Oil for frying To make the sauce,heat a pan and add butter, when it melts add the flour and coo...

Malaysian Chicken Curry Puffs Malaysian Curry puffs are popular Asian street food. Curry puffs are popular in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, etc. I think there are differences in recipes, but do not have an exact idea as to why they are different. I came across recipes which have two types of dough, water dough and butter dough which is very close to the regular pastry dough/store brought dough. This recipe is a simple homemade version of the Malaysian Curry puffs. I love this recipe because it is close to the Indian snack samosa and Kerala chicken puffs. Samosa has a similar crust with spicy potato or meat filling. Kerala puffs have a spicy curried filling and the crust is puff pastry. Since my family enjoys both these recipes I was super excited to try this recipe. This deep-fried crispy and spicy snacks are irresistible and perfect for tea time munching. The stuffing used here is a spicy chicken filling which is incredibly delicious. If you like to experiment with bold flav...