How to make crispy, spicy South Indian chicken 65 at home

Packed with bold flavours and aromatic spices, this restaurant-style Chicken 65 is easy to recreate at home.

Ingredients

• 500 g boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp rice flour
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Curry leaves
• 3–4 green chillies, slit
• Oil for deep frying

Preparation

Serving suggestion

Serve Chicken 65 hot with sliced onions, lemon wedges, and a refreshing glass of lime soda. It also makes an excellent side dish with fried rice, ghee rice, or Kerala-style porotta.