Thalassery special kozhi kaal/ Koyi kaal
Thalassery special kozhi kaal/ Koyi kaal
Thalassery's special kozhi kaal (literally "chicken leg") is a popular deep-fried snack that has become a beloved part of the Malabar culinary scene. Despite its name, kozhi kaal doesn't actually contain chicken—instead, it's a vegetarian snack made from a thick, spiced batter of besan flour, rice flour, and shaped to resemble a chicken leg. The tapioca pieces is wrapped in the thick batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. Flavored with green chilies, curry leaves, and some more ingredients. kozhi kaal is a nostalgic treat enjoyed, especially during tea time or festive gatherings. Here I am using besan flour ( chickpea flour) and rice flour you can substitute this with refined flour and corn flour.
INGREDIENTS :-
* Tapioca - 300 gm
* Chilli powder - 1 tsp
* Green chilli - 2
* Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
* Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
* Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
* Asafoetida powder - 2 pinch
* Besan flour - 4 tbs
* Rice flour - 3 tbs
* Curry leaves - 1 sprig
* Salt - to taste
* Oil - for deep frying
METHOD :-
* Peel the tapioca and cut into cylinder shaped 3 or 4 pieces.
* Boil 3/4 litre of water along with salt.
* When it starts vigorously boil add the tapioca pieces.
* Boil for just two minutes.
* Once it done turn off the flame and strain it.
* Then cut into thick slices.
* Cut the thick slices into lengthwise strips.
* To a bowl add besan flour, rice flour, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala powder, chopped green chili, chopped curry leaves, asafoetida powder and salt. Mix it.
* Now gradually pour water to make a thick batter.
* Add this to the tapioca strips. Mix gently to get a evenly coated tapioca strips.
* Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
* Meanwhile grab 7-6 batter coated tapioca strips with your fingers gently press on one edge.
* Now drop this to the hot oil. Fry in medium flame until golden brown color.
* Kozhi kaal is ready. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
ENJOY!!!!

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