Kozhi Kulambu - submitted by Dahlia on 10-27-2007
(Chicken Curry, Chicken Kulambu, South Indian Chicken Curry)
Ingredients
Chicken -1 lb (1/2 kg)
Onion - 1 big (cut lengthwise)
Tomato - 2 (diced or pureed)
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Chicken masala - 1 tblsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 2 tblsp
Cumin seeds - ¼ tsp
Corriander leaves - handful (for garnishing)
To Marinate
Chilly powder - 2 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/4 tsp
Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Salt - ½ tsp
To grind
Coconut grated - 3 Tblsp
Shallots (Pearl onions, Sambhar Onions) - 4
Curry leaves - 6
Dry red chillies - 3
Whole Peppercorns - 2 tsp
Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp
Whole Garam Masala - 1 cinnamon, 3 cloves, 3 cardomom
Method
1. Wash and cut chicken in small size pieces.
2. Take a deep bowl mix chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, garam masala, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice and make a paste. Add chicken pieces to this and rub to coat the masala to all sides of chicken. Let this marinate for at least half an hour in the refrigerator.
3. Now heat oil in a kadai or deep sauce pan and fry the ingredients under 'To Grind' on medium flame for about 1 minute or until it turns brown and gives out a nice aroma.
4. After it cools grind it into a fine paste with little water.
If you are in a hurry, You can grind these without frying.
5. Now take the same kadai, heat some oil, add cumin seeds and curry leaves and let it splutter.
6. Add onions and fry for few minutes till it browns. Next add the ginger-garlic paste and saute until the raw smell vanishes.
7. Next add the tomato paste and saute until everything becomes a paste. Add the coconut paste, required salt and chicken masala.
8. Now add the marinated chicken and fry it for 2 minutes. Next add required quantity of water. 9. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Simmer for few minutes till oil floats on top.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves and split chillies.
Comments
Comment by cynthia samuel
This chicken curry came out well:) but the chicken becomes hard..i guess it is overcooked:( what is the approx time needed to cook it soft? is there any other technique which can make it soft? Thankyou Reply :- You can pressure cook for 1 or 2 whistles after adding everything. This will make the chicken very tender. You can also cook it stovetop for a little longer. Either way, be careful not to overcook the chicken. |
Comment by Vinay Joshi
I dont know what is shallots, Peppercorns, Fennel Seeds...if something is written in hindi in brackets,...its easy to understand... who prepares good food know much in hindi only... Reply :- Hi Vinay, You can check out the hindi names of all the ingredients in the glossary (http://simpleindianrecipes.com/glossary.aspx). |
Comment by Fatimah Thaga
Taste is excellent but a bit spicy...:-)) Reply :- We are spicy lovers. Next time adjust the spice according to your taste. |
Great.. - by Janet on Sat 11/03/07 10:43 AM Hey this is a good attempt.. Great. Reply :- Thank You. |
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