Crispy on outside and tender inside, aromatic homemade chicken kebab is really a must try. I had them first during my college days in Bangalore, they are one of the popular dishes. Romali rotis and chicken kebabs are just a yum combo.
The Aroma that fills your entire house while frying chicken kebab is sensational. My 5 yr old after returning from school immediately asked what is that yummy smell mom, what did you make today?
I have been making these kebabs from years and I still will. These are absolutely addictive and aren’t they a beauty to behold? Besides i find them really easy to make, even without any overnight marination they will still come out delicious.
These fried Chicken Kebabs are not only eye-catching, but full of bright flavor. Pickled Onion rings and a mint chutney goes well with them. I admit I got smitten with every shot I took. If you like fried chicken with your rice/paratha/bread, then this is your kind of recipe. Even as an appetizer these kebabs work wonderfully and will please your palate.
These are best eaten freshly made however you can freeze or refrigerate them once cooked. You can freeze chicken kebabs for up to 3 months before or after cooking them.
You can keep chicken kebabs in the refrigerator in an air tight container for around 2-3 days and they should stay fresh. Just warm them up in the oven or in a pan before serving.
But to ensure your kebabs are just as succulent later, itβs best to freeze them sooner rather than later. Ideally if you plan to have them much later, after frying them just leave them to cool completely and when they reach room temperature, tightly wrap them in a foil or cling wrap them to avoid freezer burn and place in a zip lock bag or an air tight container.
Fried Chicken Kebab Bangalore style
Ingredients
First Marination
- 500 grams chicken with bones(thighs works best)
- 2 Tsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 Cup Hung or thick curd
- Salt to taste
Second Marination
- 1.5 Tsp Ginger Garlic paste
- 2 Tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 Tsp Coriander powder
- 1 Tsp Garam masala or Tandoori masala
- Salt to taste
Third Marination just before frying
- 1/2 Beaten small Egg or egg whiteΒ
- 1 Tbsp All purpose flourΒ
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 Tbsp Kashmiri Chilli powderΒ ( you can use red chilli powder or Paprika if you prefer spicy)
- Pinch of baking soda for extra crispiness (or Rice flour 1 Tbsp)
Instructions
- MIx all the ingredients mentioned under first marination and keep refrigerated for atleast 30mins or 2 hours. This step can be skipped but it results in a much juicier tender flesh which will also cook faster.
- Discard the excess yogurt mixture and place the chicken pieces in a separate bowl. The excess moisture will not allow the spices to be coated with the chicken so its better to discard.
- MIx all the ingredients mentioned under second marination and keep either overnight or 8 hrs for best results.
- Heat enough vegetable refined oil to submerge the pieces during frying. Take a deep bottomed kadhai or wok so that the pieces can get fried well else the coating might come off. Add the Egg, all purpose flour, cornstarch, chilli powder and baking soda/rice flour, Mix well just before frying.
- Fry the kebabs till they are golden brown. Flip the sides once they are golden brown on the other side. Drain them on a cooling rack on top of a tray lined with tissues. This helps them to stay crispy.
- If you are running short of time, then you can skip refrigerating and mix all the ingredients at one shot and fry immediately.
- Best served with pickled onions and a mint chutney. Goes well with Romali Rotis or Parathas.
- Restaurants will often use food color to enhance the look but you can optionally mix 1 Tbsp hot oil/melted butter with 1 Tsp Kashmiri chilli powder and rub it at the end for that red look. I did it and it really made them look more appetizing.
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Notes
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Did you try my easy no knead pepperoni pizza recipe? Do check it out Pepperoni Pizza
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