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.

• Heat oil in a wok. Add curry leaves.

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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

• Serve after keeping for atleast 10 mins.