Andhra Chicken Fry with Cashew Nuts
(Kodi vepudu)
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs boneless-520g (approximately one pack)cut into small pieces
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Mustard seeds-1 tsp
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Cumin seeds-1 tsp
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Fresh curry leaves-2 stems
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Garlic cloves-3
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Salt-1 tsp
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Chilli powder-1 tsp
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Green chilli-1 or 2
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Dry red chilli-2
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Cashew nuts-10g to fry and will be adding to the dish
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Desiccated Coconut powder-4 to 6 tbsp or fresh coconut pulp
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Mint-1 stem
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Coriander leaves-2 stems for garnish
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Onions(shallots)4 diced into small pieces
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Turmeric-1 tsp
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Cashew nut paste-2 tbsp
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Black pepper powder-1 tsp
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Garlic & ginger paste-1 tbsp
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Olive oil-9 to 10 tbsp
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Coriander powder-1 tsp
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Garam masala powder-1 tsp
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Lime-1
Method:
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Wash the chicken in warm water remove the fat and dice into small pieces . keep it on side.
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chop the onions ,garlic, coriander, mint, green chillies into small pieces. Make a paste of roughly 10 cashew nuts that should make 2 tbsp by adding bit of water .Cut one lime ready.
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Heat the non-stick frying pan with medium flame and add the oil. Once the oil is heated add in few cashew nuts fry them and remove them in a bowl to add in our dish in the end.
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Now add in shallots mixing well. once onions are nicely fried. Add in curry leaves, green chilli, ginger & garlic paste, black pepper, coriander powder, chilli powder ,salt, turmeric, garam masala, dry red chilli, cashew nuts mix well for 2 to 3 minutes
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Add in diced chicken pieces mix well into the spices well for 1 to 2 minutes .Put the lid on for 5 to 10 minutes let the chicken look nicely and all the water been evaporated then add in cashew nut paste, fresh blended coconut pulp or dry desiccated coconut both will bring a amazing richness to the dish mix well keep the lid half open let it cook until you see bit of oil shows on top .squeeze the lime .
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Let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes. let the chicken absorb cashew nut paste nicely and looks yummy with beautiful colour which will give rich taste to our dish.
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Let the chicken fry .Add in finely chopped mint leaves and coriander leaves mix well .
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It should be looking divine and will taste delicious too .Switch off the flame .Remove it into serving bowl and garnish with fried cashew nuts and coriander leaves .wow its a amazing chicken fry to enjoy with your family and friends in your comfort of your home sweet home.
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Your homemade chicken fry is ready to enjoy. Freshly made with your lovely hands mixing lots of love .
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Enjoy with hot sona masoori rice or on its own with your sweet family .
****Enjoy my delicious Andhra style chicken fry with lovely fragrance of curry leaves .Enjoy with your sweet family watching south Indian(Telugu movie)****