Malabar Chicken Curry / Kerala Style Nadan Kozhi Curry /മലബാർ കോഴി കറി
As good as it looks, it tastes even better ! Super easy to prepare , when no time or guest to arrive, this will definitely get you lots of praise & cant go wrong with it !
Most or all of the south indian curries they taste better and gives a more authentic touch if coconut oil is used instead of any other.
Ingredients :-
** Coconut **
The above mentioned spice level and masala can be added or reduced as per your taste.
Method :-
1) Boil Chicken + Salt (1/2 tsp) + Turmeric Powder (1/2 Tsp)- for 4 Whistle in pressure cooker .
2) Dry Roast - Coriander Powder and Red Chilli Powder( 1 TBSP Each ) for 5-10 mins on medium flame until dark brown ( make sure to keep an eye, or masala will burn very quickly) and set aside .
3) In the same pan used for roasting masala - >>
Add coconut Oil ( 2-3 Tbsp) and once hot enough , add Mustard Seeds( 1 Tsp) - let it crackle.
Add 2 -3 Large Onion Thinly Sliced,
2-3 Green Chillies Slit,
1 Medium Sized Ginger Piece Chopped,
Few Curry Leaves ( 6-7 )
And cook for 5 -10 mins until the onion are golden brown in color.
4) Then add the 1-2 Tomatoes Chopped , Turmeric powder -1 Tsp and Salt -1 Tsp ( As per taste)
and cook for 5 mins on medium flame.
5) Once oil separates , add pre roasted masala( coriander and red chilli powder ).
and then add cooked chicken , and cook for 5-10 mins on medium to high flame.
Do the taste test & adjust the salt if needed.
6) Add in boiled potatoes-1-2 Cut into large cubes , combine all well .
7) Cook for 5 Mins on medium -high flame.
Add pepper powder - ( Optional/ As per taste)
8) Garnish with Coriander Leaves .
The same recipe is prepared in an INSTANT POT , link is as below .
Thanks for watching, and would love to hear from you in comment if you liked how it turned out to be when you cooked.
Until then happy cooking
