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This recepie is a traditional kerala recepie made in authentic spices and condiments.

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 30 mins

Serves: 5 to 6

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • Chicken : 1/2 kg
  • Onions: 3 chopped
  • Tomatoes: 2 chopped
  • Shallots: 7 to 8
  • Ginger: 1 big piece
  • Garlic: 7 to 8 cloves
  • Green chillies: 3 verticaly slit
  • Black peppercorn: 2 tsp
  • Fennel seeds: 1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder: 2 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder: 1 tbsp
  • Garam masala / chicken masala : 1 tbsp
  • Salt: for taste
  • Coconut oil: 3 to 4 tbsp
  • Lime juice : 1 tsp
  • Coriander leaves: few finely chopped
  • Curry leaves: 2 to 3 strands
  • Hot water: 1 cup

PREPARATION:

  • Blend together ginger, garlic, black pepper corns, fennel seeds and little water into a smooth paste.

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  • Heat oil in a wok. Add curry leaves.

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  • Add the ground paste and saute till the raw smell goes.
  • Add onions and salt and saute.

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  • Add shallots and green chillies and saute until onion becomes golden brown.

 

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  • Add all the dry spice powders and sprinkle little water and saute well for almost 5 to 7 mins.

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  • Now add chopped tomatoes and cook covered for 2 mins until it turns mushy.

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  • Add the chicken pieces and mix well.
  • Cover and cook for 5 to 7 mins.
  • After 5 mins check for salt and add if required.
  • Add 1 cup hot water and cook covered for another 10 to 15 mins.

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  • Add lime juice, coriander leaves and curry leaves and mix well.

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  • Serve after keeping for atleast 10 mins.

 

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