Boneless/bone-in chicken marinated with lemon, chilli, pepper, jeera, ginger–garlic and turmeric, then tawa/air-fried with measured oil for a crisp edge. Blue default: no batter, no cream/butter, low-sodium. Serve as a protein side with ½-cup base or small phulkas + salad.
Nutrition (est., low-oil, 180–200 g): ~190–270 kcal • ~2–6 g carbs • ~24–30 g protein • ~7–12 g fat
Diabetic/Blue note: Eat Often (Blue)—protein-forward; keep base ½-cup.
Weight-loss tips: Choose air-fried/tawa, boneless breast/lean thigh, no batter, add salad/raita; avoid ghee.
Local Names: Hindi Chicken Fry; Telugu Kodi Vepudu; Tamil Kozhi Varuval; Kannada Koli Fry.
