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Kerala Style Chicken Curry

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

Chicken Masala Powder:

  • 2.5 tbsp Coriander seeds (sabut dhania)
  • half tsp Turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 3 Dried red chillies red kashmiri chillies
  • 2 tsp Black peppercorns (kali mirch)
  • 7 to 8 Curry leaves
  • half tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 1 inch Dry ginger
  • 7 to 8 Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1 tsp Clove (laung)
  • 10 Green cardamom pods (hari elaichi)
  • 1 piece Cinnamon , 3 inches in length
  • 1 Mace

For Marinating Chicken:

  • 100 g Yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Green chilly paste
  • 3 tbsp Chicken masala powder
  • Salt as required

Preparation:

  • 1 kg Chicken medium pieces
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1.5 Large Onions
  • 3 cups Water

Instructions
 

Step 1 : Chicken Masala

  • Place a kadai on medium heat. Toss in all the ingredients for the Chicken masala , except the turmeric powder. Stir and dry roast till aromatic.
  • Do not roast the spices too much. This process will take 3 to 4 minutes. Before removing from heat sprinkle the turmeric powder, stir and remove from heat. Allow the spices to cool.
  • Transfer the spices to a grinder and run till the spices are ground to a powder consistency.
  • This masala can be stored in a airtight jar for further use.Store in refrigerator or cool dark place.

Step 2 : Marinate Chicken

  • In a large mixing bowl , mix yoghurt, ginger and garlic paste, green chilly paste, salt and Chicken masala powder.
  • Add the Chicken pieces and coat them well with the marinate.
  • Massage the pieces really well.
  • Cover and set aside for 1 hour.

Step 3 : Cooking Chicken

  • Heat oil, add the bay leaf and the sliced onions.
  • Once the onions are slightly translucent add the marinated chicken. Mix well.
  • Let it cook for 5 minutes then add 3 cups of water and cook till done.(If required add more chicken masala for more spicy curry).
  • Add curry leaves and serve hot.

Notes

You can enjoy this curry with neer dosa , rice , roti or paratha.
I personally love this curry with Neer dosa.Link for Neer dosa is below.
Neer Dosa