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Kalki Koechlin's Comfort Food Is Chilli Chicken, Here's How to Make It at Home

Last Updated: In a recent interview, Kalki Koechlin revealed that she loves desi Chinese style chilli chicken from a restauarant in Ooty. Here's how you can make it at home. With her roots in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, Kalki Koechlin recently revealed that she keeps returning to one restaurant in Ooty for their delicious chilli chicken. In a recent interview, the actor mentioned that this desi chinese dish from a humble restaurant in Ooty is something that she always loves and craves. In a conversation with Aleena Dissects, Kalki Koechlin shared that she loves chilli chicken from a restaurant called Shinkows in Ooty. The humble eatery is free from all the fuss of a fancy diner, and it focuses on delivering the most delectable Chinese food. She mentioned how the restaurant is a reminder of her childhood and her roots. She said, 'It's not about how fancy it is. It's about the taste you grew up with. The kind of food that feels like home." Take a look at the interview here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aleena (@aleenadissects) If Kalki's interview has made you crave some desi chinese style chilli chicken, then here's how you can make it at home. Ingredients For Marination: For Frying: For Sauce: Method Marinate the Chicken: Mix the chicken with all the marination ingredients and let it rest for 30 minutes. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a kadhai and deep fry the marinated chicken on medium-high heat until golden and crispy. Prepare the Sauce: In a clean kadhai, heat 1 tbsp oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and green chillies for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add onions and capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat for a few minutes. top videos View all Add all sauces: soy, chilli, tomato ketchup, and vinegar. Stir well. Add sugar, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust heat. Add ½ cup water if making the gravy version and stir in the cornflour slurry to thicken. Mix it all: Add fried chicken to the sauce. Toss quickly to coat well. Simmer for a minute. Garnish with spring onions. Serve hot. First Published: June 02, 2025, 11:04 IST News lifestyle » food Kalki Koechlin's Comfort Food Is Chilli Chicken, Here's How to Make It at Home