Q for Quail Fry or Kada Fry from Tamil Nadu

Quail or Bater was considered as one of the most tender meat and served on Indian Dining table in almost all parts of India. Kada Fry (or quail fry) is characteristics of Chettiars of South India esp TN.

Ingredients

Quail/ Kada kozhi-  5

For Marinating:

Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp

Kashmiri chilly powder- 2 tsp

Pepper Powder- 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

Garam Masala- 1/2 tsp

Fennel powder- a pinch

lemon juice- a few drops

Cornfloor-1/2 tsp(optional) 

Salt to taste

Curry leaves- a few

Thinly sliced ginger- 1 tsp

Oil for frying

Clean and  dry the quail and make two or three cuts. Mix all ingredients listed under marinate as a smooth paste. Marinate the meat for half an hour.

Heat 2 cups coconut oil, in a pan on medium high temperature. Fry in batches, one side for about four to five minutes. When one side is crispy turn around and fry the other side.

Add the curry leaves and the sliced ginger at this stage for more flavor and taste. 

Fry till the kada/quail  is cooked and crispy. It will take around 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle few drops of lemon juice and serve hot.

Jodhpuri style roasted quail & Quail Biryani are also some of the royal dishes of India.

Quinoa is another grain that has gained popularity now a days and is used as a substitute for wheat. Quinoa Khichri, Parridge, Stew and soup are some common dishes


Aditya Sinha
20.04.2020

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