Traditional Andhra Natukodi Fry (Kadai Style)

🔥 Authentic Andhra Natkodi Chicken Fry - Kadai and Pressure Cooker Styles

This Natkodi Vapudu (Chicken Fry) brings the village style to cook in your modern kitchen. 🍗💥. 

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🧂 Ingredients You’ll Need

For Marination:

• 500 grams of Natkodi (Country Chicken), Clean and Sliced
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

For Frying:

• 2 tablespoons oil (sunflower)
• 1 big onion, chopped
• 1 sprig curry leaves 🌿
• 2 dry red chili
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Fresh coriander leaves (garnish)

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🍳 Method 1: Kadai-Style Country Chicken Fry (Traditional)

Step 1: Marinate

Mix the chicken with turmeric, chilli powder, salt, lemon juice, and ginger-garlic paste. Let it rest for at least 1 hour — overnight is even better for flavor infusion!

💡 Tip: Longer marination = deeper flavor.

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Step 2: Slow Cook in a Kadai

• Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed kadai.
• Add dry red chilies, curry leaves, and fennel seeds. Let them splutter.
• Toss in the chopped onions and sauté till golden brown.
• Add the marinated chicken and fry on medium flame for a few minutes.
• Reduce heat, cover, and cook on low flame for 40–50 mins, stirring.

📝 No water needed — country chicken releases enough juices.

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Step 3: Finish with Masalas

• Once the chicken softens and the oil starts separating, sprinkle in black pepper and garam masala.
• Fry on high flame until it is roasted and dried.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

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⏱ Method 2: Pressure Cooker Chicken Fry (Quick Version)

Step 1: Marinate

(Same as above)

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Step 2: Pressure Cook

• In a cooker, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add marinated chicken and ¼ cup water.
• Pressure cook for 3–4 whistles. Let pressure release.

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Step 3: Dry Fry

• In a separate bitter, heat the oil. Add fennel, dry red chili, curry leaves and chopped onions.
• Once golden is golden, add pressure-ripe chicken and step.
• Allow the moisture to evaporate, add black pepper and garam masala, and fry to dry and crisp.

📝 This shortcut version saves time without renouncing taste!

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🍽 serving suggestions

This spicy Natkodi Fry Couple:

• Boiled rice + rasam or pappu
• Cumin rice or lemon rice
• Or enjoy it with lemon and chopped onion squeeze!

🌟 Pro cooking tips

Country chicken takes time - slow cooking increases its natural taste. Adjust chili levels for your comfort - Andhra dishes spicy spicy! Add a teaspoon of ghee to the end for aroma and prosperity. Want additional crunch? While frying, toss some roasted cashews.

🧠 Nutrition insight (almost per serving)

Calorie: 280 Protein: 26g Fat: 18g Carbs: 5g Iron and Zinc: High (from the country to chicken) Immunity Boost: Thank you for ginger, garlic and black pepper!