Karnataka Style Natu Kodi Koora

Karnataka Style Natu Kodi Koora

Karnataka Style Natu Kodi Koora

A traditional chicken curry from Karnataka, infused with spices and coconut, highlighting the influence of neighboring cuisines.

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Chicken 500 grams Chicken , country
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
cinnamon 1 stick Cinnamon
cardamom 3 pods Cardamom
Clove 2 cloves Clove
Onion 2 large Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 2 teaspoons Ginger-garlic paste
Tomato 3 large Tomato , finely chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 2 teaspoons Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean and cut the natu kodi (country chicken) into medium-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. Fry for a few seconds until aromatic.
  5. 5 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  6. 6 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
  7. 7 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and oil starts to separate.
  8. 8 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  9. 9 Add the chicken pieces and mix to coat them with the masala.
  10. 10 Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. 11 Add water, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  12. 12 Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.
  13. 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken with a little turmeric and chili powder for 30 minutes before cooking.