Hi Friends , presenting my version of not so complicated , spicy and delicious Kerala style Chicken curry. It is not very different than the usual way of preparing chicken curry , but thought of sharing it here as few of them had requested for the recipe.

Sharing the detailed recipe below , Do try it and share your feedback.

RECIPE:

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 45 mins

Serves: 3 to 4

INGREDIENTS:

• Chicken : 1/2kg ( with bone preferred)
• Red onions: 1 large sliced
• Tomato: 1/2 or 1 small chopped
• Green chillies: 2 slit
• Curry leaves few
• Ginger garlic : 1tbsp crushed
• Kashmiri Chilli powder: 1tbsp
• Turmeric powder: 1/2tsp
• Coriander powder: 1n 1/2tbsp
• Fennel seed/ perinjeerakam powder: 1tsp
• Chicken Masala: 1tbsp
• Salt: for taste
• Cinnamon stick: 1 small
• Green cardamom: 3
• Cloves:3
• Star anise: 1
• Black peppercorns: 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves: few chopped
• Coconut oil: 3 tbsp

FOR MARINATION:

• Kashmiri Chilli powder: 1tsp
• Turmeric powder: 1/2tsp
• Coriander powder: 1/2tsp
• Chicken masala: 1tsp
• Ginger garlic paste: 1tsp
• Yoghurt: 2tbsp
• Salt: 2tsp

PREPARATION:

• Marinate the chicken pieces with the ingredients listed under “For Marination”.Keep it covered for 30 mins.
• Heat oil for shallow frying, add the chicken pieces, cover n cook , turning in between, till all sides are fried and tender.
• Transfer the chicken to a bowl and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a wok, add the whole spices ( cardamom,cloves,cinnamon,peppercorns,star anise). Toss.
• Add sliced onions, green chillies and curry leaves with some salt. Cover and cook till it turns soft with intermittent sauteeing.
• Now add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes off.
• Add chopped tomatoes , cook till soft and mushy.
• Lower the flame, add turmeric powder, fennel seed powder, kashmiri chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix well, sprinkle some hot water to combine.
• Add a cup of water and let it come to boil
• Add chicken masala and mix. Add the fried chicken masala and mix gently.
• Add 1 more cup of hot water and some salt if required. Cover and cook on high flame for 5 mins.
• Open the lid and simmer for another 10 mins or till the gravy thickens.
• Finally add some chopped coriander leaves and mix. Keep it covered for atleast 30 mins before serving.