Chicken Special
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 5 servings
- 1 kg Chicken — cut into medium pieces
- 4 nos Onion — chopped
- 6 nos Garlic pods — chopped
- Ginger — chopped
- 2 nos Green chillies — slit
- 1 tbsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- 1/2 tbsp Black pepper powder
- 1/4 cup Cashewnuts make it into a paste
- Salt, to taste
- Coriander leaves
- 2 tbsp Oil
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oil in a frying pan.
Step 2
Add onions and fry, till they turn lightly browned.
Step 3
Add enough salt, green chillies, ginger and garlic and fry.
Step 4
Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and black pepper powder and give it a good stir.
Step 5
Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
Add cashew paste and cook for about 5 minutes.
Step 7
Add coriander leaves, just before finishing.
Step 8
Garnish with extra coriander leaves, once the dish is transferred to the serving bowl.
Tip
Bone-in chicken gives a richer, more flavourful gravy than boneless. The marrow flavours the curry as it cooks.
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