Varutha Kozhi Masala | Fried Chicken Curry
Servings 4 -6
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken cut into medium pieces, washed and drained
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- FOR SAUCE:
- Oil as required
- 2 sprigs curry leaves
- 3 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 3 large onions thinly sliced
- 2 large tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp clove powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 lime sized pc of tamarind soaked in 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rub the ginger garlic paste, red chilli powders and turmeric along with salt on the chicken. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a saucepan. Add the chicken and fry both sides until just browned. It is not required to cook it fully. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more oil if neede. Add the curry leaves and ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
- Add the onions and as it gets browned, add the tomatoes and cook till oil seperates on top and the tomatoes are all mashed.
- Add in the spice powders and salt. Fry for a couple of minutes. Add the fried chicken back into this sauce.
- Squeeze out the tamarind and add the water. Add another 1/2 cup water and bring it to a boil. Adjust seasoning.
- Cook till the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Finally add the black pepper and switch off. Garnish with more curry leaves and serve.