Kozhi Nirachathu

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Ingredients

1	whole chicken (about 1 kg)
1 tablespoon	lemon juice
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 teaspoons	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	salt
2 tablespoons	coconut oil
2	onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons	garam masala
1 cup	coconut, grated
1	egg, boiled and peeled
2	green chilies, slit
1 cup	coriander leaves, chopped
1 cup	mint leaves, chopped
1 cup	raisins
1 cup	cashew nuts
1 cup	coconut milk
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.