Chicken Ularthu
A robust chicken preparation where the meat absorbs a pounding of Kerala spices and slow-cooked onions. The curry leaves and coconut oil make it unmistakably from this part of the world.
Ingredientsfor 9 servings
- 1 kg Chicken small pieces
- 1 cup Shallots small pieces (Kunjulli)
- 5 nos Green chillies — sliced
- 1/2 Portion Coconut — grated
- 11/2 tsp Garlic/Ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tsp Pepper powder
- 11/2 tsp Chilly powder
- 2 Springs Curry leaves
Preparation
Step 1
Boil chicken pieces with ingredients: turmeric powder, pepper, chilly powder, salt and required water till done.
Step 2
Set a pan on the stove pour oil and fry ingredients: grated coconut, shallots, green chillies till coconut is browned. Grind to a fine paste.
Step 3
In another pan pour little oil and add ginger/garlic paste, coconut paste and cooked chicken pieces. Cook till gravy is thick. Decorate with curry leaves.
Tip
Marinate for at least 30 minutes if you can — the spices penetrate deeper and the chicken stays juicier.
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