# Old Delhi Style Fried Chicken

Old Delhi Style Fried Chicken is loud, rustic, and packed with character, inspired by the buzzing गलियाँ of Old Delhi.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- chicken thighs
- gram flour
- plain flour
- corn flour
- turmeric powder
- garam masala powder
- chaat masala powder
- cumin powder
- carom seeds
- red chili powder
- black salt
- white salt
- cracked black peppercorns
- white vinegar
- water
- chaat masala

## Instructions

1. Cut chicken thighs into big pieces.
2. In a mixing bowl, add gram flour, plain flour, and corn flour.
3. Add turmeric powder, garam masala powder, chaat masala powder, cumin powder, carom seeds, and red chili powder (or yellow chili powder if available).
4. Add black salt, white salt, and cracked black peppercorns.
5. Add white vinegar and water step by step to make a thick but pliable batter.
6. Add the batter to the chicken and coat the chicken well.
7. Leave the chicken on a room temperature for about half an hour.
8. Deep fry the chicken at 150°C for about 5 to 6 minutes until about 90% cooked.
9. Take the chicken out and drain it well.
10. Cut the chicken into half pieces.
11. Put the chicken back into the pan and fry it for about a couple of minutes for the second fry.
12. Once fully cooked, drain the chicken.
13. Sprinkle with loads of chaat masala.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- pan

## Tips

- You want to add water step by step when making the batter.
- The batter shouldn't be too thick or too thin.
- Leave the coated chicken on a room temperature for about half an hour.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when deep frying.
- The temperature for the first fry should be around 150°C.
- Make sure the chicken is not too hot to handle before cutting, but don't let it go too cold.
- Double frying adds a lot of flavor and makes the crust crispy.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/z8awxKIQiic?si=10hXMCF7xhZ5B-7N
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/515785a1-f76c-4f43-b75c-d1cceaa538f3
- Extracted: 2026-05-07

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