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