Quail Fry &Roasted Quail(Kaada roast and Kaada fry)

When i visited India(Kerala) two months back, even before my arrival ,my dad made sure that i would have enough Quail/Kaada to eat for my entire vacation. He is the one who introduced me to this lovely meat, during my school days which i have a craving for all the time.But this time when i reached home,i dint even think of having Quail, and this came as a big surprise for me...

So here comes the recipe for two fabulous dishes my mom cooked for me with quail... Nadan Quail/Kaada fry & Nadan Quail/Kaada roast

Here you can make the same with Cornish game hen

Recipe for Quail Fry / Kaada Kozhi Varuthathu

Ingredients:-

Quail/Kaada - 2

Red Chili powder - 2 tsp

Pepper powder - 1 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala - 1 1/2 tsp

Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp

Salt to taste

curry leaves

Oil for frying

Method:-

Clean the Quail and make incisions in it with a fork or a knife

Make a paste with all the powders and GGp and salt by adding a little water

Apply the marinade on the Quail and set aside for 2- 3 hours

Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves.

Deep fry the quail /Kaada and drain the excess oil in a paper towel

Serve Warm!!!!

Recipe for Quail Roast / Kaada kozhi Roast

Ingredients:-

Quail/Kaada - 1

Onion chopped - 1

Shallots chopped - 2 cup

Green chilis chopped - 4-5 nos

Ginger chopped - 1tsp

Garlic chopped - 2 tsp

Red Chili powder - 2 tsp

Coriander Powder - 1 tsp

Pepper powder - 1 tsp

Garam Masala - 1 tsp

Thin coconut milk - 1 cup

Cinnamon- a small piece

Cloves- 3-4

mace- 2

Salt to taste

curry leaves

Oil

Method :-

Clean the Quail and marinate it with pepper powder and salt and set aside for 1/2 an hour

Heat oil in a pan and add dd cinnamon,cloves and mace , fry for a minute and add chopped shallots& onions. Sauté it well for 10 minutes

Add chopped green chiles,ginger and garlic and cook for 5 minutes stirring continuously 

Make a paste with red chile powder,garam masala and coriander powder by adding a little thin coconut milk

Stir in the paste and the quail and saute' well. Add salt and curry leaves

Stir fry this over a low heat for 15 minutes , covering the quail with masala

Add thin coconut milk and 1 cup water and Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the meat is tender and gravy is thick

Serve warm!

Recipe Courtsey :- My MOm