Kerala Chicken (Dry)

Kerala Chicken (Dry)

1 Kg Chicken

Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp

Red chilly pdr 2 tbsp

Dhania pdr – 2 tbsp

Saunf  – ½  tsp

1 large onion, chopped lengthwise

Turmeric pdr 1 tsp

Garam masala pdr – 1 tsp (or whole garam masala)

Salt as per taste

Small madras onions, finely cut – 3-4

Coconut pieces (optional)

Coconut oil – 2 tbsp

Clean chicken and cut into small pcs. Apply salt, turmeric and ginger-garlic paste, 1 spoon coconut oil and keep aside. Roast all the dry masalas and powder it and add it to the chicken and marinate for about 1-2 hours. Also add the chopped onion into the marinade.

In a kadai, put 2 spoons coconut oil, fry coconut pieces & small onions till golden brown. Add the chicken, mix well, cover and cook on medium heat. Do not add water. Once cooked, lower heat and remove lid and cook on slow fire till all the water, if any, is evaporated and chicken is completely dry. 

Now garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot as a side dish with rice and sambar.