Kozhi Kurumulaku

Kozhi Kurumulaku

Kozhi Kurumulaku

A spicy chicken dish flavored with black pepper and a blend of aromatic spices, best enjoyed with rice or roti.

Cuisines

Kerala

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

500 grams chicken, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 cup sliced onions
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 sprigs curry leaves
2 green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. 1 Dry roast the black peppercorns, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds until fragrant. Let them cool and then grind to a coarse powder.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add the chicken pieces and sauté until they turn white.
  6. 6 Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the chicken, mixing well.
  7. 7 Add the ground spice powder and mix until the chicken is well coated.
  8. 8 Pour in the water, cover, and let the chicken cook on low heat until tender and the gravy thickens.
  9. 9 Adjust salt if necessary, then add lemon juice and mix well.
  10. 10 Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

Tips

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