CasReny Kozhi
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 1 servings
- Chicken(boneless
- Onions, Bell pepper, Carrot, Coriander leaves, Green chillies, to taste
- 2 tsp Tomato puree small can
- Ginger You get this combo in a small container at Wal-Mart
- 3 tbsp Garam masala
- Chicken masala, to taste
- 1 ½ Cashews unsalted preferred
- 2 cup Whip milk unsweetened or evaporated milk
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Cut chicken and marinate with any masala you want on it.
Step 2
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.
Step 3
Cook the chicken with the onions, the other vegetables, salt and spices.
Step 4
Blend cashew and milk into a paste.
Step 5
Heat the oil in another pan or a kadai.
Step 6
Add ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree, chillies and coriander leaves.
Step 7
Cook for about 3 minutes.
Step 8
Add garam masala powder and Stir everything together thoroughly to get a thick paste.
Step 9
When the chicken is done, add the above paste on top of the chicken.
Step 10
Add the cashew milk paste to the chicken.
Step 11
Cook for around 15 - 25 minutes.
Step 12
Add salt, chilly and water to smooth it out.
Tip
Do not boil the curry hard after adding coconut milk. A gentle simmer is all you need — vigorous boiling can cause the coconut milk to split.
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