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Ingredients
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1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
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salt to taste
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6 fresh green chile peppers, chopped
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1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
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15 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
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1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
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1 tablespoon tamarind paste
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1 tablespoon poppy seeds
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1 tablespoon cumin seeds
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1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
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8 whole cloves
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6 peppercorns
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½ teaspoon ground turmeric
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2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
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1 medium lime, juiced
Directions
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Wash the chicken and cut it into large pieces. Rub with salt and set to aside.
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Combine chile peppers, cilantro, garlic, ginger, tamarind, poppy seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and turmeric in a large mortar. Crush into a paste with a pestle.
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Rub chicken with the paste on all sides until completely covered. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or 8 hours to overnight for best results.
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Add enough oil to generously cover the entire bottom of a large skillet; heat until a thermometer registers 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown on the outside and no longer pink at the bone, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Drizzle with lime juice before serving.
Cook's Note:
Instead of using a mortar and pestle to make the masala paste, use a spice grinder to grind all the spices. Then add them to your blender with chiles, coriander, garlic, and ginger and process to a paste.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
372 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
31g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 372 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 114mg | 38% |
Sodium 99mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 31g | 62% |
Vitamin C 118mg | 131% |
Calcium 89mg | 7% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
Potassium 519mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.