Chicken Vazhattiyathu

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 2 kg Chicken washed thoroughly and — cut into cubed- pieces
• 4 nos Onion chopped in small cubes, medium
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Ginger & Garlic paste
• 5 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 1/2 tsp Black mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp Red chilly powder
• 2 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1 tbsp Garam masala
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp Pepper powder
• Salt, to taste
• Coriander leaves to garnish
• Curry leaves

Preparation

1. Step 1

   In a separate pan, heat coconut oil and add the uncooked chicken pieces.

2. Step 2

   Wait till their water comes out and then drain the chicken in a strainer and set aside.

3. Step 3

   Warm coconut oil in another pan.

4. Step 4

   Allow to crackle black mustard seeds, curry leaves.

5. Step 5

   Add onion till golden brown (may take atleast 8 mts in medium heat).

6. Step 6

   Add ginger/garlic paste and cook for a minute.

7. Step 7

   Add tomato paste and cook until soft, for about 5 - 7 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Turn heat to low heat and add red chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, garam masala and salt.

9. Step 9

   Cook thoroughly for atleast 10 minutes in low heat for masalas to bring out the flavor and smell.

10. Step 10

    Add the kept aside chicken pieces and cook thoroughly over medium-high heat (adjust heat as needed).

11. Step 11

    Stir regularly so it doesn`t stick to bottom. :- If it sticks add little more oil.

12. Step 12

    Cook chicken uncovered until well done.

13. Step 13

    Garnish with coriander leaves.