Traditional Chicken Curry | Chicken Kulambu

Ingredients

Chicken - 500 grams

Tomato (big) - 1

Onion- 2

Coconut( grated) - 1 cup

Cinnamon - 1/2 inch

Clove - 2 nos

Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Chili powder - 2 teaspoons

Coriander powder - 3 teaspoons

Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon

Crushed Ginger garlic - 1 tablespoon

Oil - 3 tablespoons

Salt to taste...

Method

Wash the chicken pieces and marinate with salt and turmeric powder.

Grind the coconut with tomato and onion.

Heat oil in a pan, add cinnamon, cloves, and curry leaves.

Add crushed ginger and garlic and saute for a minute.

Add the chicken pieces and saute for 3 minutes in oil.

Add 1/2 cup water and cook for 5 minutes. 

Then, add chili, turmeric, and coriander powders.

Add required salt.

Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add the ground coconut, onion tomato paste, and half a teaspoon of garam masala.

Add water to adjust the consistency.

Cover and cook for ten more minutes in low flame.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve hot with rice, chapati, or idli dosa.