I really went for it here, drawing on the flavor and texture of idli podi (a coarsely ground spice mixture that also goes by the name “gunpowder spice”) to create a gluten-free version of craggy-crunchy fried chicken.
My version swaps chickpea flour and sesame seeds for wheat flour, and, once fried, I dust it with lime zest, coconut, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Be sure to fry the chicken to a deep brown to create superior crunch and coax out the nutty flavors of the chickpea flour and sesame seeds. And don’t skip the honey: It will balance out all the bold flavors.
Photo By Emma Fishman, Food Styling By Pearl Jones