FRIED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS | PAN FRIED AND DEEP FRIED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

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Ingredients for Pan Fried Chicken Drumsticks:

Chicken Drumsticks (around 6-7)- 500 gms

Curd/Yogurt-Masala Mix:
- Whisked Curd/Yogurt- 3 tbsp
- Turmeric Powder- 1/4 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder- 1 tsp
- Kashmiri Chilli Powder- 3/4 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder- 1/2 tsp
- Salt- 1 tsp
- Tomato Ketchup- 1 tbsp
- Refined Oil- 1 tbsp

- Ginger Garlic paste- 1 tsp
- Refined Oil- 4 tbsp

Preparation:

- Wash and pat dry the chicken drumsticks. Make one slit on each of the drumsticks.
- Whisk the curd/yogurt and add all the other ingredients to make the mix.
- To marinate the chicken, arrange the drumsticks in a bowl and add the ginger garlic paste. Next pour the Yogurt-Masala mix on top of the drumsticks and give a mix to coat them well. Cover and set aside on room temperature for around 90 mins.

Process:

- Heat oil in a pan and place the drumsticks side by side.
- Fry on medium heat for 2 mins and then flip it on the other side. Continue to fry it on medium heat for another 2 mins and then flip it and lower the heat.
- Keep frying it and turning it every 2 mins to roast it evenly. This should take a total of 10-11 mins and total around 15 mins frying time.

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Ingredients for Deep Fried Chicken Drumsticks:

Chicken Legs/Drumsticks- 1 kg (around 10-12 numbers)

1st Marination:
- Lemon Juice- 4 tsp
- Ginger Garlic paste- 4 tsp
- Salt- 2 tsp

2nd Marination:
- Turmeric Powder- 1 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder- 2 tsp
- Coriander Powder- 4 tsp
- Cumin Powder- 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper Powder- 1/2 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder- 1 tsp
- Kashmiri Chilli Powder- 3 tsp
- Chaat Masala- 2 tsp
- Whisked Curd/Yogurt- 3 tbsp
- Gramflour (besan)- 3 tbsp (can use chickpea floor also)
- Cornflour- 2 tbsp
- Refined Oil- 1 tbsp
- Egg White- 2 eggs
- Red Food Colour (optional)- pinch

Other Ingredients:
- Oil for deep frying

Preparation:

- Make 2 deep cuts on the drumsticks as shown in the video.
- Now add the items for the 1st marination, mix it well and set aside for 30 mins.
- For the 2nd Marination, add all the items mentioned, give a mix and set aside for 90 mins.

Process:

- Heat oil and when medium hot, add around 4-5 drumsticks side by side to not crowd the pan.
- Do not stir for the first 1 min.
- Turn over chicken pieces and fry on medium heat for 6-7 mins till they are tender.
- Remove from oil and let it rest on a plate for 5 mins.
- Fry the balance drumsticks in batches.