Apr 23, 2007

Kozhi Curry


INGREDIENTS:
1. Chicken - 1 lb
2. Onion - 1 big
3. Tomato Paste - 3 oz.
4. Coconut (grated) - 1 cup
5. Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp
6. Pepper (whole) - 1 tsp
7. Dry red chillis - 4
8. Methi seeds (fenugreek)- 1/ 4tsp
9.Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
10. Chicken masala pd. - 1 tbsp
11. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
12.Water (hot) - 2 cups
13. Coriander leaves - a handful
14. Oil - 7 tbsp
15. Salt - as per taste

METHOD:
1. Clean and cut chicken into bite size pieces. If chicken legs are being added, make a few slits so that it absorbs the masala. Chop onion lengthwise.

2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan or kadai and roast the following ingredients: coriander seeds, red chillis, methi seeds, pepper and coconut. Stir everything around till the coconut turns light brown andthen turn off the stove. Wait for the mixture to cool and grind to a smooth paste adding a little water.

3. In a pressure pan heat the remaining oil. Add sliced onion. Saute till soft. Add the ginger garlic paste. Mix for a minute and then add the tomato paste. I prefer tomato paste instead of fresh tomatoes, as it adds colour and flavour to the dish. Add turmeric powder and saute for 2 minutes. Now it's time to add the ground mixture. Stir well.

4. Add the chicken pieces and mix till the masala coats all the pieces. Add 2 cups of hot water salt and chicken masala pd. Mix well. At this point check if there's enough salt and if it's not spicy enough, add some chilli powder. Put the lid on the pan with the weight and wait till it gives out 2 whistles.

5. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with rotis/ jeera rice/ white rice or have it as a snack with toasted bread.


8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your Hubby must be a real lucky person.

Anonymous said...

The kozhi curry looks delicious, eagerly waiting for ur recipe.. :-)
Thx

VINI said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Appreciate your comment.I'll post the recipe asap.

Anonymous said...

Vini, Thx for posting the recipe, what kind of chicken masal powder have u added in this reipe? thx

Pravs said...

wow ! lovely recipes you have here...does have a mouth watering effect. Thanks for visiting my blog and for the comment ( otherwise i would have missed out on these wonderful recipes :D )

VINI said...

PRAVS: Thx for stopping by and for the comment :).

ARUNA: I've used "priya" chicken masala for the recipe. Do let me know in case u have any other doubts.

Seena said...

Vini, am from the cultural capital of Kerala..pidi kittiyo? No doubt, u r a good cook, especially people from Kannur!

Anonymous said...

I have tasted some of the dishes which were fantastic .. when do i get to taste all of them