Bachelor Chicken Curry
Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this chicken curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 200 g Chicken
- 4 nos Green chillies — chopped
- 2 nos Onion — sliced
- Curry leaves, a few
- Coriander leaves, a few
- 1 tbsp Chilli powder
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
- 10 nos Pepper corns
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Chicken masala
- 1 piece Ginger
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Garam masala — crushed
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing bachelor chicken curry, first make a paste of the given ingredients.2)In a pressure cooker, heat oil and fry onion, green chillies and curry leaves.3)Add the ground paste and sautT till the oil clears on top.
Step 2
Add tomatoes and fry again. Add salt and fry well.
Step 3
Add the chicken pieces, add 1 cup of water and cook the chicken in low flame till done.
Step 4
Bachelor chicken curry is ready.
Tip
Coconut oil and curry leaves at the very end, off the heat, give the curry its characteristic Kerala aroma. Never skip this final step.
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