"Ceylon Chicken Fry, a food that has its origin roots from SriLanka. A very simple and good non-vegeterian starter, that tastes similar as Chicken Pakoras.
Sri Lankan cuisine is one of the complex cuisines of South Asia. Due to its proximity to South India, the cuisine of Sri Lanka shows some influence, yet quite distinct in many ways.
I came across this dish from a cookery show and wanted to give a try at home. It came out real good and we just loved having it. A perfect starter!
What's the difference from the regular Indian or Chienese Chicken Starters?
The answer is "Roasted Channa Dhal Powder". In Indian and Chinese starters, we generally use either or a combination of these - All purpose flour, Rice Flour, Maida Flour, Channa Dhal Flour, Corn Flour. We wouldn't use Roasted Channa Dhal Powder as a base to prepare the batter.
So here is the different starter from SriLankan kitchen..
Ingredients
Roasted Channa Dhal Powder - 2 1/2 tbsp
Salt - little
Water - to prepare a batter
Oil - to deep fry
To Marinate
Egg White - 1 1/2 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 3/4 tsp
Corriander Powder - 1 tsp
Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - as required
Optional Ingredients
Onion slices - a small cup
Tomato Sauce
Green Sauce
Method
To the Chicken, add the items given in "To Marinate".
Allow it to marinate by keeping it in the fridge for one hour.
In a small bowl, add the roasted channa dhal powder, very little salt and required amount of water. Mix it well and keep it aside.
Allow the marinated chicken pieces to get back to the room temperature.
Heat Oil in a small deep kadai.
Dip the marinated chicken in the prepared batter and drop it in the oil.
In a medium flame, deep fry the Chicken till it turns light brown. Marinated tender Chicken gets cooked in a less time, so see to it that you don't fry them for a longer time.
In the remaining batter, add onion slices, very little salt and deep fry it in the oil till it turns dark brown.
Arrange the fried Chicken pieces and Onion pakoras in a serving plate.
Serve them hot with tomato sauce or green chutney.
Wonderful starter! Attractive..with crispy onions
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