Chicken Salna (Step By Step Photos)
A traditional preparation from Kerala that balances flavour, texture, and aroma in the way that only home cooking can. No two households make it exactly the same, and that is the point.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 2 Cinnamon
- 5 Cloves
- ½ Cap Coconut
- 1 Tomato
- 1 Onion
- 5 To Garlic
- 1 inch Ginger
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Coriander
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Dry fry fennel seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, cinnamon and cloves.
Step 2
Add little water and grind it.
Step 3
Add little oil to a kadai, add the coconut and fry till it becomes brown and crisp.
Step 4
Grind the coconut.
Step 5
To the same vessel add little oil and fry onion.
Step 6
Once the onion color changes add the garlic and fry.
Step 7
Add ginger.
Step 8
To this add the tomato and fry for about 5 minutes.
Step 9
Grind the mixture and set aside.
Step 10
Set a pan on the stove add little oil and fry the chicken for about 2 minutes.
Step 11
To this add the grounded mixture, salt and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 12
Add the coriander, turmeric and chilli powder. Mix it well and cook for about 10 minutes or till the chicken is done.
Step 13
Serve while still hot with chapathi or rice.
Tip
Coconut oil is the default cooking fat in Kerala kitchens. It adds a depth of flavour that other oils simply cannot match in these recipes.
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