Varutha Kozhi Masala

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 kg Chicken
• 6 tsp Ginger paste
• 4 tsp Garlic paste
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 11/2 tsp Chilly powder
• 1 cup Onion — chopped
• 1/2 cup Tomato — chopped
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon powder karugapatta
• 1/4 tsp Cloves powder
• 4 tsp Tamarind water
• 1 tsp Pepper
• 3 tsp Coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• Curry leaves, a few
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing varutha kozhi masala, mix chilly powder, turmeric, 2 1/2 tsp garlic paste and 3 tsp ginger paste. Marinate the chicken in it for 30 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Fry chicken pieces in oil till brown color.

3. Step 3

   Cook curry leaves and onion in same oil.

4. Step 4

   Add rest of ginger paste, garlic paste and cook well.

5. Step 5

   Add tomato and fry again. When oil clears, add coriander powder, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom powder and salt.

6. Step 6

   Pour tamarind water and fry again.

7. Step 7

   Add fried chicken pieces and 1 cup water and boil the mixture.

8. Step 8

   Cook it in medium flame. Add pepper, lime juice and coriander leaves.

9. Step 9

   When water is evaporated, take it off the heat.