Dry Chicken Masala | Andhra Chicken Varuval | Kodi Vepudu

Dry Chicken Masala or Chicken Varuval is a wonderful South Indian recipe with different variations in different areas. Here I have prepared Andhra style Chicken Varuval(fry) popularly known as Kodi Vepudu in Andhra. four years before first I saw this recipe in one TV show then I tried by myself and it was spicy and excellent in taste, nowadays I make it often because of its delicious taste. It is an excellent side dish for rice or roti.

Dry Chicken Masala | Chicken Varuval - Ingredients

Preparation Time : 30 mins | Cooking Time : 25 mins |
Total Time :55 min | Yield : 3 Servings |
Recipe Category: Side Dish | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian | Calories : 140 / serve

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg. chicken
• 2 tbsp. Ginger Garlic paste
• 1 Onion
• 1 Small Tomato 
• 1 strand Curry Leaves
• 2 tbsp. Coriander Leaves
• 2 tsp. Chilly Powder
• 3 tsp. Garam Masala Powder
• 3 inch Cinnamon Stick
• 2 Cloves
• 3 Cardamom
• 1/4 Cup Oil
• 1/2 Turmeric Powder
• Salt
• 2 tsp. Coriander Powder

Instructions

1. Wash the chicken well.
   
2. Wash and cut the Onion in lengthwise, chop the tomato.
3. Finely chop the Coriander Leaves and Curry Leaves.
4. In a mixing pan add all the Ingredients one by one and give a gentle mix, leave the marination for 30 minutes.
5. Now take marinated Chicken put it into a pan, Switch on the stove and cook it in medium flame, after 10 minutes you will see the water leaving in sides.
6. No need to add water for this recipe, Every 5 minutes give a stir to the Chicken, cook well.
7. Chicken will cook quickly because we marinated it. In case the Chicken is stick to bottom, just sprinkle some water, don't add too much of water.

Cooking Tips :
While cooking Keep the flame in medium.
Serving Tips :
Serve with any Rice varieties or Roti.