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Monday 20 April 2020

Q for Quail Fry or Kada Fry from Tamil Nadu


#AtoZChallenge 2020 Blogging from A to Z Challenge letter Q

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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