NADAN KOZHI CURRY / KERALA CHICKEN CURRY

Ingredients  for Kerala Chicken curry:
Chicken : 1kg
Onion : 2, chopped
Tomato : 1.chopped
Green Chilli : 2, chopped
Ginger : 1 inch piece, chopped
Garlic : 5 pods, Chopped
Bay leaves : 1, Crushed
Curry leaves : 2 Spring
Coriander leaves : 2 bunch, chopped
Turmeric Powder : 1/2tsp
Chilli Powder : 1 1/2tsp
Coriander Powder : 2 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala : 2tsp
Pepper Powder : 1tsp
Salt
Oil

How to cook Kerala Chicken curry : 

1. Heat oil in a kadhai and add chopped onion and saute till it becomes translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and saute well.


2. Now add green chilli, ginger,garlic paste and make a dry paste. Take care not to let it stick to the pan. Now you can add all masalas - chilli powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder and saute well.


3. When the masala turns little darker in color and with a nice aroma add the chicken pieces and 1cup of water. When it comes to boiling point add salt and mix well. Cover the pan with a tight lid. Cook till the chicken pieces are done.


4. Add coriander leaves, garam masala and cover the kadhai with the lid and cook for another 5minutes. Serve nadan kozhi curry/ Kerala Chicken curry hot with Puttu, appam, Idiappam, Kerala rice roti, kerala pathiri, rice, bread or chappathi.