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Looking for a spicy, homestyle chicken dish that’s quick, flavourful, and doesn’t need deep frying? This Desi-Style Chicken Fry is your perfect fix! Made with juicy bone-in chicken, marinated in aromatic Indian spices and slow-roasted with minimal oil, it delivers restaurant-style flavour in just minutes—without the guilt. Each bite is packed with smoky, roasted masala that pairs beautifully with rice, roti, paratha, or even as a crowd-pleasing starter. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner...
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Cut the chicken into small, bone-in pieces so they cook faster and absorb the marinade better.
Mix with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes or more for deeper flavour.
Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, ajwain, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, and whole red chillies on low-medium heat for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.
Cool and coarsely grind.
Stir in Kashmiri red chilli powder and chaat masala. Set aside.
Heat oil in a flat pan and fry onions until golden. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, place marinated chicken in a single layer (without stirring) and cook on high until browned.
Flip and cook until most moisture evaporates.
Add fried onions, leftover marinade (if any), and curd. Mix well.
Cover and cook on low heat until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Add the roasted spice mix, lemon juice, and roasted cumin powder. Stir for 2–3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with Steamed rice or jeera rice
Chapati, paratha, or naan
Or as a spicy appetizer with lemon wedges and onion rings
Cut chicken into smaller pieces for faster cooking.
Marinate overnight for deeper flavour.
Mustard oil enhances the desi aroma.
Adjust spice levels to suit your taste.
Swap fried onions with store-bought crispy onions to save time.
Can I use boneless chicken?
Yes! Boneless thigh pieces work best as they stay juicy. Just adjust the cooking time slightly as boneless cooks faster.
Can I skip the fresh spice roasting step?
You can use store-bought masala, but freshly roasted spices give a richer, more authentic flavour.
What kind of curd works best?
Use thick, full-fat curd to prevent curdling and ensure a creamy masala coating.
How do I make it spicier or milder?
Increase or decrease the number of whole chillies and adjust the Kashmiri chilli powder according to taste.
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