Mappas
A coconut milk-based curry with chicken or vegetables, flavored with spices like coriander and fennel seeds.
Cuisines
Kerala
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 55 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Chicken , cut into pieces |
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1 tablespoon | Coconut oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Fennel Seed |
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2 | Cinnamon stick |
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4 | Clove |
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2 | Cardamom , green pods |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 | Onion , sliced |
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1 | Tomato , chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Black pepper powder |
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1 cup | Coconut Milk , thick |
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1 sprig | Curry Leaf |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add fennel seeds, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom pods. Sauté for a few seconds.
- 4 Add green chilies and sliced onions. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 6 Add chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
- 7 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and black pepper powder. Mix well.
- 8 Add the chicken pieces and salt. Stir to coat the chicken with the spices.
- 9 Pour in the thin coconut milk and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- 10 Once the chicken is cooked, add the thick coconut milk and curry leaves. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 11 Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Tips
For extra flavour, you can add a few drops of fresh lemon juice before serving.