Idli Podi Fried Chicken

Idli Podi Fried Chicken

gluten-free, craggy-crunchy fried chicken with coconut, lime, & spice

March 9, 2020

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