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Tender quail meat slow-roasted in a fiery blend of South Indian spices. This aromatic and spicy dish is a delicacy, perfect with rice or parotta for a special meal.
For 4 servings
Marinate the Quail
Prepare the Masala Base
Cook Tomatoes and Spices
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Tender quail meat slow-roasted in a fiery blend of South Indian spices. This aromatic and spicy dish is a delicacy, perfect with rice or parotta for a special meal.
This south_indian recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 384.47 calories per serving with 25.74g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook the Quail
Roast and Garnish
For a Chettinad twist, create a paste by grinding 2 tbsp of grated coconut, 1 tsp poppy seeds, and 1 star anise with a little water. Add this paste along with the spice powders in step 3.
To make a Kaadai Milagu Varuval (Pepper Fry), increase the black pepper powder to 2 tsp and reduce the red chilli powder to 0.5 tsp. This will give the dish a dominant peppery flavor.
For a slightly richer and less intense version, add 2-3 tablespoons of thick coconut milk at the very end of the roasting process (step 5) and cook for just a minute before garnishing.
Quail is an excellent source of high-quality lean protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, muscle growth, and maintaining overall body function.
The blend of spices, particularly turmeric (with its active compound curcumin) and black pepper, possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help strengthen the immune system.
Quail meat is a good source of vital minerals like iron, which is crucial for forming red blood cells and preventing anemia, and phosphorus, which plays a key role in bone and teeth health.
A single serving of Kaadai Roast, which is typically one quail piece with its share of masala, contains approximately 380-420 calories. This can vary based on the size of the quail and the amount of oil used.
Yes, Kaadai Roast can be a healthy dish when consumed in moderation. Quail is a lean protein source, rich in iron and phosphorus, and lower in saturated fat than many other meats. The spices used, like turmeric, have anti-inflammatory benefits. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil.
This dish pairs exceptionally well with South Indian breads like Parotta, Appam, or Dosa. It is also delicious with steamed rice, Ghee Rice, or simple Pulao.
Absolutely. You can substitute the quail with about 500g of bone-in, small-cut chicken pieces. You will need to adjust the simmering time in step 4 to about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
The quail is cooked when the meat is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. It should pull away from the bone with little resistance. If you have a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Certainly. To reduce the heat, you can decrease the amount of red chilli powder and black pepper. You can also deseed the green chillies before adding them, or omit them entirely for a milder flavor.