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Kaada Roast ~ Malabar Quail Roast

Course Non-Vegeterian
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 600 gm quails
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tsp pounded ginger
  • 3 tsp pounded garlic
  • 3 green chillies minced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup shallots sliced
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 3 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp fennel powder
  • 1 cup thin coconut milk
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • Curry leaves and coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Marinate the quail in the turmeric and vinegar for half an hour.
  • Heat the oil in saucepan. Fry the quails for 2 minutes on each side. Drain the quails.
  • In the same oil, add the ginger and garlic and cook till a nice aroma comes.
  • Add the onion, shallots and chillies and saute till wilted.
  • Add in the tomato and cook till pulped.
  • Add in the powders and saute till nicely cooked and dark in shade - ensure not to boil!
  • Add the coconut milk and bring to boil.
  • Add in the quails and cook till well done and the masala is dried and well coasted.
  • Sprinkle in the garam masala and cook for another two minutes.
  • Switch off and serve warm garnished with curry leaves and coriander leaves with rice or rotis!