1 Whole Chicken Masala Nirachathu
Tender chicken pieces cooked in a thick, spice-heavy gravy built on caramelised shallots and coconut oil. This is the kind of Kerala chicken dish that families argue about — whose mother makes it better.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1 kg Whole chicken skinned
- 8 nos Onions
- 5 nos Green chillies
- Ginger garlic paste - 3 tsp
- 3 nos Tomato
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Garam masala powder
- 3 nos Eggs
- 2 sprig Curry leaves
- 2 sprig Coriander leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Boil and de-shell the eggs and cut them into halves.
Step 2
Warm the oil in a pan.
Step 3
Cook the onions until browned.
Step 4
Add the green chillies and the ginger-garlic paste and fry well.
Step 5
Add turmeric, garam masala and chilly powder.
Step 6
Fry well and add the tomatoes.
Step 7
Sauté, until the oil runs clear.
Step 8
Mix a quarter of the masala with the boiled egg-halves.
Step 9
Stuff the chicken with this, tie a string around the chicken and place the chicken in a pressure cooker.
Step 10
Cook upto 1 whistle.
Step 11
Remove the whole chicken immediately and fry it in a large kadai.
Step 12
Add the whole remaining masala into the kadai and coat the chicken well.
Step 13
Garnish with curry leaves and coriander leaves.
Step 14
Goes well with naan, parathas or rice.
Tip
Bone-in chicken gives a richer, more flavourful gravy than boneless. The marrow flavours the curry as it cooks.
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