Quail Fry ( Kaada Fry)

   

      " Quail Fry "- a tasty non vegetarian delicacy prepared using Kerala style marinade." Quail " is a small bird, whose  meat and eggs are edible. They have high protein content and are considered as a healthy substitute for chicken. They are easy to cook and have a tender flavorful flesh. Cleaned quail meat are marinated in a masala paste made from ginger, garlic aromatic spices, fresh curry leaves and deep fried in oil. It can be served  as a starter or as a side dish with  rice, roti, chapati , porotta or naan.

Ingredients

1. Quail - 3 nos
2. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
3. Kashmiri Chilli powder - 2 tbsp
4. Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
5. Pepper powder - 1 tsp
6. Ginger garlic paste -1 tbsp
7. Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
8. Cornstarch -1 tbsp
9. Rice flour - 1 tsp
10. Lemon juice -1 tbsp
11. Curry Leaves - few
12. Salt - 1 tsp
13. Oil- for frying

Method

1. Clean  and wash the quail well.Drain and keep in a bowl.Make wedges  with a knife for the masala to coat well in the quail.
2. Make a masala paste  with the ingredients numbered  2 to 12 adding little water.
3. Marinate with the above masala paste and keep for minimum of 2- 3 hrs refrigerated. (preferably overnight).
4. Heat a nonstick pan and add oil.
5. Fry the marinated quail  flipping all sides, till they are evenly browned.
6. Drain and keep aside.
7. Serve hot with salad and rice.

Notes

• Adding cornstarch and rice flour is optional but it gives a nice crispy texture for the quail fry.
• The longer you marinate the more taste it will be.