Mutton Style Chicken Curry
Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this chicken curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1/2 kg Chicken
- 11/2 cup Shallots (Kunjulli)
- 2 nos Tomato
- 2 - Green chillies
- 6 nos Garlic pods
- 1 tbsp Ginger small pieces
- Curry leaves A, a few
- Water As required for gravy
- 2 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tbsp Chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Peper powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmuric powder
- 1 - Cardamom (Elakka)
- 1 - Cloves Gramboo
Preparation
Step 1
Fry all masala and make a paste out of it with little water.
Step 2
Heat up 4 tsp oil and sputter mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Step 3
Add onions, green chillies, ginger and garlic and cook until onions turn pink.
Step 4
Add tomato and cook again.
Step 5
Add the masala paste and Stir everything together thoroughly and cook until the raw smell is gone.
Step 6
Add chicken pieces and cook again for 5 - 10 minutes.
Step 7
Add 1 cup of water and pressure cook till the chicken is cooked.
Step 8
Open the lid and cook again if you want a thick gravy.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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