Hen 65

Hen 65 is a well-liked South Indian hen dish made with deep-fried, yogurt-marinated hen, curry leaves, garlic, and inexperienced chilies. It’s daring and spicy with a crisp exterior due to a cornstarch coating and a fast dip within the fryer. Utilizing a number of spices, similar to Kashmiri chili, coriander, and cumin, the spice permeates by the tender hen for a nuanced, scrumptious chew. The pink onion, chiles, curry leaves, and lemon add beautiful coloration and brightness. 

What’s the distinction between hen pakora and hen 65?

Hen pakora and Hen 65 are each Indian fried hen dishes. Pakoras are often coated in chickpea flour, rice flour, and/or amaranth flour, whereas Hen 65 is marinated in yogurt after which will get a skinny layer of coating with both rice flour or cornstarch. After it’s fried, Hen 65 is topped with curry leaves, lemon juice, vinegar, yogurt, and garlic.

The place can I discover recent curry leaves?

Asian grocery shops are the very best supply for recent curry leaves. Search for them within the produce division. Sadly, there’s not an important substitute for curry leaves. The aroma and taste of curry leaves are fairly completely different from different herbs and spices, and are important for this recipe. 

What’s ginger-garlic paste?

Ginger-garlic paste is a staple in Indian delicacies. You should purchase it in jars or tubes, or make your personal by mixing equal elements grated ginger and garlic with a impartial oil and water to make a thick and clean paste. Grate the ginger and garlic on a Microplane grater for the smoothest consistency in your paste. 

Can I make Hen 65 within the air fryer?

Sure, Hen 65 will be made within the air fryer, although it doesn’t get as crispy as if it was deep-fried. To make it within the air fryer, preheat a big air fryer to 400°F. Coat the hen liberally with cooking spray. Air-fry till absolutely cooked by, about 6 minutes. 

Word from the Meals & Wine Check Kitchen

Kashmiri chili powder is a gentle chili powder made with chiles  grown in sure elements of Kashmir, India.You could find it in worldwide grocery shops or on-line; Burlap and Barrel is an efficient supply as it’s advanced with citrus notes and a pleasant lingering warmth that slowly builds and dissipates earlier than getting too sizzling. To make your personal, mix 1 teaspoon paprika plus 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, then proceed with the recipe. 

Make forward

The hen will be marinated for as much as 24 hours.