Capsicum Chicken Masala
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 6 servings
- 1 kg Chicken
- 3 nos Onions — finely sliced
- 1 nos Tomato big
- 3 nos Green chillies — slit
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1 nos Capsicum — sliced
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 tsp Garlic paste
- 11/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 11/2 tsp Chicken masala
- 1/2 tsp Fennel powder (Perumjeerakam)
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon powder (Karugapatta)
- 1/4 tsp Clove powder (Grambu)
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste ready made
- 1 tbsp Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Butter
- Oil, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil and cook onions, green chillies and curry leaves. Add ginger garlic pastes, tomato and sautT.
Step 2
Add coriander powder, kashmiri chilly powder, pepper powder, fennel powder, cinnamon and clove powder and garam masala. cook well in low heat.
Step 3
Add chicken to the pot. Mix uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
Step 4
Add 1 teacup water. Put the lid on and cook till chicken is done.
Step 5
In another small pan, melt butter and half fry capsicum.
Step 6
Once chicken is cooked, add fried capsicum to the chicken. Add tomato paste. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 7
Let it cook for 5 minutes. Allow to boil.
Step 8
Add yogurt and Stir everything together thoroughly. Immediately switch off flame. Do not boil.
Step 9
Goes well with love.
Tip
Marinate for at least 30 minutes if you can — the spices penetrate deeper and the chicken stays juicier.
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