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Nadan Kozhi ThengaPal Curry (Kerala Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk)

This spice-rich chicken curry preparation of Kerala has regional variations in terms of ingredients used, but nevertheless has the same combination of spices that adds to its flavour. Here is the recipe for a very basic Kerala Chicken curry which uses Coconut Milk. I have used Potatoes in this recipe and I know many Keralites love the combination of Chicken and Potatoes.

Kozhi Curry with Roti

Ingredients

  1. Chicken – 1 kg or 2.2 pounds
  2. Onion – 2 medium (sliced into thin pieces)
  3. Tomato – 1 medium (diced)
  4. Potato – 1 medium (diced into medium sized pieces)
  5. Chicken Masala Powder – 2 tbsp (I use store bought Eastern or Nirapara brands)
  6. Coriander Powder – 1 tbsp
  7. Kashmiri Chilly Powder – 1 tsp (Alter according to your Spice Tolerance)
  8. Garlic Paste – 1 tsp
  9. Ginger Paste – 1 tsp
  10. Thin Coconut Milk – 1 cup
  11. Curry Leaves – A sprig
  12. Cilantro (Malliyella) – A few (optional)
  13. Coconut Oil – 3 tbsp
  14. Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp
  15. Water – As required
  16. Salt – to taste

For Marinating the chicken

  1. Chicken Masala Powder – 2 tbsp
  2. Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
  3. Kashmiri Chilly Powder – 1 tsp (Alter according to your Spice Tolerance)
  4. Ginger Paste – 1 tsp
  5. Garlic Paste – 1 tsp
  6. Black Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
  7. Yogurt- 2 tbsp
  8. Salt – to taste
Nadan Kozhi Curry

Nadan Kozhi Curry

Method of preparation

  1. Clean and cut the chicken into medium sized pieces and marinate it with the above ingredients. Refrigerate it for an hour.
  2. Heat a kadai or non stick pan and add coconut oil. Splutter mustard seeds and sauté the sliced onions and curry leaves till the onions become translucent.
  3. Next reduce heat, add chilli powder, coriander powder, chicken masala powder, ginger paste, garlic paste  and saute for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped tomato pieces along with little salt and saute well till the tomatoes are pulpy and mashed.
  5. Add the potato and chicken pieces to the kadai and add 1 cup of water. Throw in the cilantro leaves.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer, covering the pan until the chicken is tender and cooked. This may take around 25-30 minutes depending on the chicken pieces used. Stir the chicken curry occasionally while it gets cooked.
  7. Finally reduce heat, add coconut milk and stir gently. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes and remove the curry from stove top.

Note

  1. Chicken Masala is a grated mixture of Coriander, Turmeric, Chilly, Black Pepper, Fenugreek, Cumin, Cloves, Cardamom, Cinnamon, NutMeg, Mace and so. You can use any store bought chicken Masala Powder or you can prepare it at home. Brands like Eastern, Saras, Melam, Priyom, Niraprara etc. are good. Click here for Home Made Chicken Masala Powder ingredients.
  2. For more gravy, you may have to add more water while the chicken gets cooked.
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Comments

  1. Rachel Davis says

    June 16, 2009 at 5:56 am

    What are the proportions for the Chicken / Meat Masala described below – from Nadan Chicken/ Kozhi Curry recipe

    Note
    Chicken Masala is a grated mixture of Coriander, Turmeric, Chilly, Black Pepper, Fenugreek, Cumin, Cloves, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nut Mace.

  2. admin says

    June 17, 2009 at 8:51 am

    Hi Rachel,

    I have updated the Note section of the above recipe. Please click on the link to find the ingredients for Home Made chicken masala powder or visit http://malayali.me/?p=1452 .

    Thanks

  3. Prita says

    July 23, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Hi:

    I just have a quick question here. What are the ingredients for chicken masala and fish masala that you use in your recipes. Is it something that you make at home or is it store bought. If it is the latter can you let me know the brand name of the product.

    Thanks
    Prita


    Hi Prita,

    I use store bought Chicken/Meat & Fish Masala powders for convenience. I generally use Eastern brand of masala powders and it is good. I have also tried other brands like Melam, Priyom, Saras, Nirapara etc.

    Hope this helps.

    Regards
    Jisha

  4. Joyce says

    September 16, 2010 at 11:38 am

    Hi,
    Please recommend a good readymade coconut milk brand, have you used nestle coconut milk powder in your cooking?

    Regards
    Joyce

    Hi Joyce,
    I use Canned Coconut Milk. A few good brands I have used are Savoy, Chaokoh etc. I haven’t tried Nestle Coconut Milk Powder.
    Hope this helps.
    Regards
    Jisha

  5. Jany says

    February 20, 2011 at 6:43 am

    Hi

    I had tried all of your recipes that you have added here and i find it really useful for me as i am new to cooking. Why don’t u add some mutton recipes too? Thanks for really helping me with all of your recipes.

    Thank you.

  6. geena says

    May 31, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Thank you so much for the recipe. I tried it and it came out really good. my kids also liked it as it was soft and creamy. The gravy was perfect for Kerala Appam. Once again thank you so much for posting these traditional Kerala Recipes.

  7. Jen says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:33 pm

    I make this all the time for my Indian husband. Well, I started off making it for him, now it’s for both of us! Thank you so much for it: we all love it!

  8. Supriya@finediningindian says

    January 19, 2012 at 9:36 am

    nice and simple recipe

  9. pam says

    September 23, 2012 at 2:50 am

    I just made this, turned out very well. Served with pulao.

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