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A fiery Andhra chicken fry packed with the aromatic punch of fresh curry leaves. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a vibrant green masala and stir-fried to perfection. A must-try for spice lovers!
Prepare the Green Masala Paste
Marinate the Chicken
Sauté Aromatics and Onions
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A fiery Andhra chicken fry packed with the aromatic punch of fresh curry leaves. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a vibrant green masala and stir-fried to perfection. A must-try for spice lovers!
This andhra recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 437.6 calories per serving with 49.17g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook the Chicken
Finishing Touches and Serving
This recipe works wonderfully with bone-in chicken pieces. Increase the cooking time by 10-15 minutes to ensure it's cooked to the bone.
Replace chicken with 500g of paneer cubes, firm tofu, or mushrooms. For paneer/tofu, pan-fry them separately until golden and add them in the last 5 minutes of cooking to prevent them from breaking.
For extra texture, add a tablespoon of roasted cashews or peanuts along with the onions.
Add a teaspoon of fennel seeds (saunf) to the tempering for a slightly sweet and aromatic note.
Chicken is a high-quality lean protein, essential for building and repairing tissues, muscle growth, and maintaining overall body function.
Curry leaves are a powerhouse of antioxidants like alkaloids and phenolic compounds, which help protect the body against oxidative stress and cellular damage.
Ingredients like turmeric (containing curcumin), ginger, and garlic are well-known for their potent anti-inflammatory effects, which can help reduce inflammation in the body.
Curry leaves are traditionally known to aid digestion. Spices like cumin and ginger also contribute to better digestive health and can help alleviate indigestion.
In the Telugu language, 'Karivepaku' means curry leaves, 'Kodi' means chicken, and 'Vepudu' means fry. So, it translates to Curry Leaf Chicken Fry.
It can be part of a healthy diet. Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein. The curry leaves and spices offer various health benefits. However, it is a stir-fried dish that uses a moderate amount of oil, so it should be consumed in moderation.
A typical serving of Karivepaku Kodi Vepudu (around 170g) contains approximately 320-380 calories, primarily from the chicken and oil.
Absolutely. To reduce the heat, decrease the number of green chillies in the paste and use milder dry red chillies (like Kashmiri) in the tempering, or omit them entirely.
It's very versatile. It can be served as an appetizer on its own, or as a main side dish with traditional South Indian meals like sambar rice, rasam rice, or plain rice with a dollop of ghee.
Yes, you can prepare the green masala paste a day in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This can save you some prep time.