Kaadai (quail) is a small sized bird, in which its meat tastes similar to chicken. In India, Quails are kept as a poultry birds both for the small quantity of meat it contains and small brightly coloured eggs. In rural sides, it is one of the important domestic grown bird. It is believed that quail provides relief for Asthma, Wheezing and other respiratory related problems. Like chicken, home grown quails take more time to cook when compared to farm grown.

Kaadai fry is a simple yet delicious recipe, followed by a simple marination no sauteing. Do try this simple recipe at home

INGREDIENTS:

250 gms Kaadai (quail)

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

¼ teaspoon garam masala

¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

2 tablespoons red chilly powder

1 tablespoon coriander-cumin powder

1 tablespoon thick curd

2 tablespoons rice flour

Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a bowl, take kaadai (quail) and add ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, coriander-cumin powder, curd and salt. Mix everything well and marinate it for about 30 min.

Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. While oil is heating up, add rice to the quail and mix well.

Drop the marinated quails to the oil gently and fry it till it turns golden brown. It will take around 10 min.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

 

Serve hot and enjoy !!

Notes:

Add the rice flour, just before frying. It gives more crispyness.

You can replace the curd with half tablespoon of lemon juice.