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Jeeraka Kozhi/ Jeera Kozhi ~ Malabar Cumin Chicken

Course Chicken
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 900 gm chicken cut into small peices (I have used drumsticks here)
  • 2 heaped tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • FOR GRINDING:
  • 2 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp peppercorns
  • 10 shallots peeled
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • A small pc ginger
  • 1 to mato
  • 1 green chilli
  • FOR TEMPERING:
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 4 shallots chopped
  • A sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  • Grind everything under the "for grinding" into a smooth paste.
  • Add the chicken, powders and the paste with a splash of water and salt into a chatti.
  • Cook till done, sauteing occassionally to avoid sticking.
  • In a small pan, heat the oil. Fry the shallots and curry leaves till the shallots are browned.
  • Add into the chicken and serve hot.