Chicken Fry Masala

Chicken fry masala podi is a spicy, aromatic powder used to coat and marinate chicken before frying. It gives that crispy, flavorful, Kerala-style chicken fry taste.

🌶️ Ingredients

• Kashmiri red chili powder (for color & mild spice)
• Hot chili powder (for extra heat)
• Turmeric powder
• Black pepper powder
• Coriander powder
• Fennel powder
• Garam masala
• Ginger powder (optional)
• Garlic powder (optional)
• Salt

🍳 How to Prepare

1. If using whole spices, lightly dry roast (optional for deeper flavor).
2. Grind into a fine powder (if needed).
3. Mix all powders well.
4. Store in an airtight container.

🍗 How to Use (Marination)

• Take cleaned chicken pieces
• Add 1–2 tbsp masala podi
• Add ginger-garlic paste
• Add lemon juice or vinegar
• Add a little water or curd
• Marinate for at least 30 minutes (longer = better taste)

🔥 Cooking Method

• Shallow fry or deep fry in coconut oil
• Add curry leaves while frying for Kerala flavor
• Fry until crispy and well coated with masala

🌿 Taste & Aroma

• Spicy, slightly smoky
• Crispy outer coating
• Rich Kerala-style flav0ur