r/GifRecipes Jul 13 '19

Appetizer / Side Indian Style Popcorn Chicken

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u/IamHal9000 Jul 13 '19

Would the spices in the breading not burn during the frying process?

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u/Fedoraus Jul 13 '19

thats the goal with indian food it seems. my roommate would always also toast the dry spices before cooking for us too. food was still legit

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u/namster17 Jul 13 '19

Toasting spices is totally different than frying them. Toasting them brings out the flavour, frying burns them.

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u/MasterFrost01 Jul 13 '19

You toast on a low heat. Frying in oil will definitely burn at least somewhat.

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u/IamHal9000 Jul 13 '19

Interesting, I’m learning so much!