CRISPY FRIED DRUMLET

WE LOVE FRIES & FRITTERS; BE IT A CHICKEN, FISH OR OF ANY VEGETABLE!

At times; it feels I can put anything to the hot oil in the wok; that is coated with a nicely made batter! We have the fear factor working within us; else each day, I would have fried something or the other for our meals or to have with our tea / coffee! Actually, it is me who wants some fries till date with my every shot of tea / coffee! After the son had left home, I thought I will almost stop frying stuffs! It did not happen. As I always say, if I force upon myself strict dietary rules; I will go into acute depression! If there is no food in sight around me, I cannot survive! Life would become dull sans food. Even when I am amidst nature to savour it's beauty; I must be supported by some food to stay longer there; to enjoy  it's beauty more. It so happened earlier, I preferred visiting a greenery that had nature's bounty of fruits & vegetables instead of a teak or pine forest! Now that we cannot see any travel scene around for us; let us do a platter like this frill free fusilli & fried chicken; this CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN and create a relaxed ambience at home!

WHAT DO I DO ALL DAY? COOK, EAT, RELAX, ROAM; REPEAT!

A little of bloom here & there makes me happy! I think I will stop trying my hands on vegetables; constant failures are making me unhappy. I think, easy blooms that does not require much care, just suits me. The situation is such, I no longer can sustain without a bit of greens around me! What you see below are a few "nayantara" and a beautiful "jaba" / hibiscus variety in my space!

I cannot grow a flower garden like in my parental home; thats too much of a work! I have seen what it takes to get the blooms! I have always remained a mediocre fearing hard work, I lack concentration, never lack the sincerity! If I am entrusted with some work, I will do it! But thinking of people wanting to assign me with some serious responsibilities; I am in an escape mode these days! Lazy people would behave such!

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN; THE QUICKEST MEAN TO SEE HAPPY FACES AROUND!

How I miss our baby when I cook his extremely favourite food! I also know, he must be eating a fusilli, penne or macaroni & FRIED CHICKEN  at every other meal. I would have been happier if he ate a light chicken curry with rice or chapati, instead!A grilled chicken sandwich too should be fine! Actually, both of us are wondering at his weirdly behaviour. So eagerly are we waiting to meet him and solve this issue of his constant aversion to talk beyond the requirement! I keep myself engaged to overcome the excess of worries, I have to live! This was the meal I cooked earlier last November! Yes, some days we eat different than usual Bengali! Back in between  2001 & 2007, we lived in one Kolkata suburb, where just after the dusk, a vendor who called himself a Nepalese used to sell BATTER FRIED CHICKEN whose coating I used to love. May be on Mondays or Wednesdays, he was seen in that area! When I would go for a stroll with my toddler, I would buy some days! Apparently, he told me about the batter mixture on asking; based on which I prepared these chicken fries! We had it with a frill free fusilli-green beans-carrot-onion dish tossed in oil & black pepper, lemon juice. This is how I like my noodles & macaroni! Let us share the recipe of the chicken appetiser today, while I am still having a bowlful of sweet pineapple. I need it for cooking something tonight!

INGREDIENTS:

CHICKEN DRUMLET : 10-12 PIECE

REFINED FLOUR : 1 SMALL TEA CUP SIZED

CORNFLOUR : 1/2 SMALL TEA CUP SIZED

RED CHILLI POWDER : 2 TSP

GINGER & GARLIC PASTE : 2 TBSP OR 2TSP OF GARLIC & 1TSP OF GINGER

CRUSHED BLACK PEPPER : 1/2 TSP

SALT : AS REQUIRED

WATER : A BOWLFUL

LIGHT SOY SAUCE : 1 TBSP

ALL PURPOSE SEASONING : 1/2 TSP

SALT : AS LITTLE AS REQUIRED

LEMON JUICE : 2 TBSP

OIL : 250 ML TO DEEP FRY

PROCEDURE :

My initial plan was to prepare "Drums of Heaven" which takes me to the Seventh Heaven; each time I have it. I think I have to know about the sauce mixture it uses; exactly which ingredients went in! Because, I do not spend quite a few dollars for a dish; insist that I will cook with what I have in my kitchen, let us simply the job! 

At first, we will wash the wing sticks or drumlets thoroughly. We will marinate the pieces with lemon juice, all purpose seasoning, crushed black pepper, light soy sauce, a little of salt! We have to keep in mind that both the all purpose seasoning & soy sauce have salt present in them!

I kept it at rest, covered for at least 3-4 hours; this helps us get super soft, smell free, juicy chicken fries!

I took together the cornflour, refined flour, red chilli powder, a little of black pepper powder, salt in a bowl and mixed well.

In another bowl, I took some water.

I coated each piece of chicken with the flour mix, dipped in the water and again coated it in the flour mix. We have to discard the chicken marinade. 

I heated the oil and fried the flour coated pieces well in low heat. I kept them onto tissue papers before serving them hot with a choice of sauce or chutney.