Kozhi Nirachathu

Kozhi Nirachathu

Kozhi Nirachathu

A stuffed chicken dish where the bird is marinated in spices, filled with a flavorful mixture of eggs and onions, then baked to perfection. It offers a rich and hearty experience.

Cuisines

Malabar

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 60 min Total: 90 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Chicken 1 Chicken , whole (about 1 kg)
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 2 teaspoons Red chili powder
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Onion 2 Onion , finely sliced
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
garam masala 2 teaspoons Garam masala
Coconut 1 cup Coconut , grated
Egg 1 Egg , boiled and peeled
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
Cilantro 1 cup Cilantro , chopped
Mint 1 cup Mint , chopped
Raisin 1 cup Raisin
Cashew 1 cup Cashew , nuts
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
water 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean the chicken and make small slits on it for marination.
  2. 2 Marinate the chicken with lemon juice, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat coconut oil in a pan and sauté the sliced onions until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add garam masala and grated coconut, and sauté for a few minutes.
  6. 6 Add green chilies, coriander leaves, mint leaves, raisins, and cashew nuts. Mix well.
  7. 7 Stuff the chicken with the prepared mixture and place the boiled egg inside.
  8. 8 Tie the chicken legs with a thread to keep the stuffing intact.
  9. 9 Heat a large pan and add the stuffed chicken.
  10. 10 Pour coconut milk and water over the chicken.
  11. 11 Cover and cook on low heat for about 40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  12. 12 Remove the chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.