Ingredients

• 12 chicken drumsticks
• 4 tsp. crushed garlic
• 2 tsp. grated ginger
• 4 cloves
• 4 black peppercorns
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 3 cardamom pods
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. chilli powder
• 2 tsp salt, or as per taste
• 500 ml. water
• For the coating: 150 gm. plain flour (more, if required)
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• ¼ tsp. turmeric powder
• ½ tsp. chili powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• 3 eggs
• Oil for deep frying

How to Make Chicken Drumsticks with Indian Masala

• 1. Put the chicken drumsticks in a large saucepan with all the ingredients (except the batter mixture), bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 40 mins.
• 2. For the coating: Mix the plain flour with the garam masala, turmeric powder, chili powder and salt in a deep bowl.
• 3. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.
• 4. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, coat the chicken drumsticks with the whisked egg, dip into the flour mixture and deep fry until golden brown.
• 5. Drain on kitchen paper towels.
• 6. Serve hot with pulao or Chinese style rice.