This recipe takes me back to family gatherings where we’d all dig into these juicy drumsticks, slathered with creamy white sauce. My personal touch is adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the white sauce—it elevates the flavor and ties it beautifully with the baked drumsticks. Trust me, you’ll want to make extra because they vanish fast!

Ingredients:

Chicken drumsticks – 16 pieces

Hung curd – 3-4 tablespoons

Eggs – 2

Salt – to taste

Black pepper – 1 teaspoon

Oregano – 1 teaspoon

Mixed spice (garam masala or any preferred mix) – 1 teaspoon

Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons (or juice of 2-3 small lemons)

Paprika – 1 teaspoon

For White Sauce:

Butter – 1 tablespoon

Maida (all-purpose flour) – 1-2 teaspoons

Milk – ¼ cup

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken
In a large mixing bowl, combine hung curd, eggs, salt, black pepper, oregano, mixed spice, lemon juice, and paprika. Mix well, then add the chicken drumsticks, coating them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

2. Prepare to Bake
Preheat the microwave at 200°C (392°F) for 10 minutes, and then preheat the oven to the same temperature for 10 minutes.

3. Bake the Drumsticks
Spread the marinated chicken drumsticks on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven at 200°C (392°F) for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

4. Make the White Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add maida and cook until it turns a light pinkish color, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens to a smooth consistency.

5. Serve
Pour the white sauce over the baked chicken drumsticks, or serve it on the side as a dip. Enjoy these flavorful drumsticks hot!

Tips:

For added flavor, sprinkle some fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro over the finished dish.

Serve with a side of fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutritional Information (Per Drumstick)

• Calories: ~120 kcal
• Protein: ~10 g
• Carbohydrates: ~2 g
• Fats: ~8 g
• Calcium: ~20 mg
• Iron: ~1 mg