
🇮🇳 Indian
Kidney Beans 65
🇮🇳 Indian
Crisp-fried kidney beans tossed with curry leaves and chili — the famous Chennai canteen classic. Ready in 36 minutes including prep.
Prep 18 min Cook 18 min Serves 4 Easy
Ingredients
- Yogurt100 g
- Garam Masala1 tsp
- Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying
- Curry Leaves2 sprigs
- Eggs2, beaten
- All-Purpose Flour100 g
- Kidney Beans2 cans (400 g)
- Breadcrumbs150 g
- Corn Flour80 g
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the kidney beans dry and season with the garam masala and a little salt.
- 2
Set up a breading line: flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs — press the crumbs on firmly.
- 3
Heat 4-5 cm of oil to 180°C; a breadcrumb dropped in should sizzle straight away.
- 4
Fry the kidney beans in small batches until deep golden, 3-4 minutes per batch.
- 5
Drain on a rack, never on paper, and serve hot with mint leaves scattered over.
Chef's tip
Keep the oil at a steady 180°C — too cool and the coating goes greasy.
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