Andhra Kodi Vepudu
Bone-in chicken fried dry in a fiery, deeply flavoured masala built on Guntur's famous fiery red chillies, a home-style favourite across Andhra kitchens.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 60 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 310 kcal
Equipment
- •Iron kadai
- •Wooden spatula
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 310 kcal
- fat
- 19 g
- carbs
- 8 g
- fibre
- 1.5 g
- protein
- 28 g
- calories
- 310 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Mix chicken pieces with turmeric, half the chilli powder, half the ginger-garlic paste and salt. Leave for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat sesame oil in an iron kadai (deep curved pan). Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
- 3
Add the remaining ginger-garlic paste and slit green chillies. Cook until the raw smell goes away.
- 4
Add coriander powder and the remaining chilli powder. Fry briefly until fragrant.
- 5
Add the marinated chicken pieces. Mix well to coat them completely in the masala (spice mix).
- 6
Cover and cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken releases its juices.
- 7
Uncover and cook on medium-high heat. Keep stirring until all liquid dries up and the chicken fries in the oil.
- 8
Add curry leaves and keep stirring. Cook until the chicken turns deep reddish-brown and crisp at the edges.
- 9
Sprinkle over crushed roasted peanuts if using and toss well.
- 10
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving hot.
Chef's tips
Use bone-in chicken for the best flavour, as boneless meat can dry out quickly. Adjust the amount of chilli powder to taste, as Guntur chillies vary in heat.
Ingredient substitutions
- Guntur chilli powder → Kashmiri chilli powder with a pinch of black pepper for heat
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheating
Reheat in a pan over medium heat with a splash of water until warmed through.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Not cooking off all the liquid, which leaves a wet curry instead of a dry fry
- •Using too much oil, which masks the natural chicken flavour
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