Thalassery Chicken Curry

Thalassery Chicken Curry

Thalassery Chicken Curry

A rich and aromatic chicken curry from the Thalassery region, featuring a blend of local spices and coconut milk. Often served with ghee rice or pathiri.

Cuisines

Malabar

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Chicken 500 grams Chicken , cut into pieces
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Fennel Seed 1 teaspoon Fennel Seed
cinnamon stick 2 Cinnamon stick
Clove 4 Clove
cardamom 2 Cardamom , green
Bay Leaf 2 Bay Leaf
Onion 2 Onion , finely sliced
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
Tomato 3 Tomato , chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
Cilantro 1 handful Cilantro , chopped
salt Salt , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add fennel seeds, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamoms, and bay leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
  4. 4 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  5. 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
  7. 7 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  8. 8 Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
  9. 9 Pour in the coconut milk, mix well, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  10. 10 Cover and cook on low heat until the chicken is tender and the curry thickens.
  11. 11 Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.
  12. 12 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For an authentic taste, use fresh coconut milk and adjust the spice levels to your preference.