Kaada Fry / Quail Fry

Ingredients:

2 big/ 3-4 small kaada/ quail

2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp garam masala

1/4 tsp pepper powder

1 tsp ginger paste

1 tsp garlic paste

1 tbsp lemon juice

salt to taste

few curry leaves

oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Clean the kaada and make slits on them.
2. In a bowl, add kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, pepper powder, ginger paste, garlic paste, lemon juice and salt and mix well. Add little water if required.
3. Marinate the kaada with this paste both inside and outside and keep it in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
4. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the marinated kaada on medium flame. Transfer to a serving plate.
5. In the same oil, fry curry leaves and garnish the fried kaada...Serve hot...