Malabar Kilikoodu
Description
Kilikoodu is a Malabar snack food, also served on special occasions in the Malabar region. So let’s start:
Ingredients
- 4 Medium Potatoes
- 250 gram Boneless Chicken (optional)
- 2 Medium Onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ginger chopped
- 2 Green Chillies chopped
- 100 gram Paneer (or 6 Quail eggs)
- 1 cup Vermicelli
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Chilly powder
- 1 teaspoon Pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon 1 All purpose flour / 1 Egg
- Oil for Frying
Instructions
- 1 Cook potatoes with some salt. Peel, mash, and keep them aside.
- 2
Cook boneless chicken with salt, turmeric powder, and pepper powder. Once cooked, shred or chop the chicken and set it aside.- 3
In a bowl, add the mashed potatoes, chicken, chopped ginger, green chillies, onions, garam masala, and enough salt. Mix everything well to combine.- 4
(Optional) You can also add some crumbled paneer to the mixture — both chicken and paneer are optional.- 5
Make small balls with the prepared mixture. Gently press the center of each ball with your thumb to form a nest-like shape.- 6
Prepare a loose batter by mixing all-purpose flour (maida) with water and a little salt.- 7
If you prefer, use a beaten egg and salt mixture instead of the flour batter.- 8
Dip each ball into the batter (or egg mixture), then roll it in crushed vermicelli so that it is evenly coated.- 9
Deep fry the balls until they turn golden brown and crispy.- 10
(Optional) You can decorate each kilikoodu with a small paneer-based egg or a boiled quail egg placed in the center.- 11
Serve kilikoodu warm with tea. It’s crispy on the outside, soft inside, and full of delicious flavor — perfect for festive occasions or as a special evening snack. - 2
