Sunday, May 6, 2012

Varutharacha Chicken Curry

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INGREDIENTS:
  • Chicken –1/2 kg
  • Onion (chopped) –2  medium size
  • Green chilly(cut lengthwise) – 2
  • Ginger – 2 “ piece
  • Garlic pods –4 nos
  • Tomato (chopped) – 2
  • Grated Coconut -  1/2 cup
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Red Chilly Powder –1 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 2tsp
  • Fennel powder  (perumjeerakam) –1/2 tsp
  • Shallots – 5 nos
  • Cardamom powder – 1/8 tsp
  • Cloves – 4 nos
  • Cinnamon  powder –  1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves – 1 Spring
  • Chopped Coriander leaves – 2 Tbsp
  • Bay leaves – 2 nos
  • Coconut Oil – 3 tsp
  • Salt  as required
  • Water – 1 to 2 cupsvarutharacha chicken curry (3)METHOD:


  • Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a pan and add grated coconut ,shallots,cardamom,cloves,cinnamon powder and saute well till coconut becomes brown in color.Grind the mix with 1/2 cup of water into a fine paste. Keep it aside.
  • In the same pan add turmeric powder,coriander powder,red chilly powder,fennel powder,and roast well.
  • Heat 2 tsp of oil in a heavy bottomed pan add chopped onions,green chilly,ginger-garlic paste, and   sauté  well till the onion become soft. 
  • Then add chopped tomatoes and  sauté well.( I usually grinding the chopped tomatoes and adding that tomato paste) 
  • Add roasted turmeric powder,coriander powder,red chilly powder,fennel seeds powder,and sauté well.
  • Then add chicken pieces to it. Add 1 cup of water to it and mix well.
  • Cover with the lid and cook for 20 minutes.Then open the the lid and stir well.
  • Now  add coconut paste and sauté well and let it boil for 3 – 5 minutes.
  • Finally  add curry leaves,Coriander leaves, and bay leaves to the curry.
  • Yummy chicken curry is ready to serve .varutharacha chicken curry (1)
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