Malabar Chicken Curry Kerala Style Traditional Recipe

Quick Info

• Prep: 20 mins
• Cook: 40 mins
• Servings: 4

Ingredient Substitutes

• Chicken -> Mutton
• Coconut oil -> Vegetable oil

Ingredients

• 500g chicken
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• Curry leaves
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• Salt
• Water

Instructions

1. Roast coconut until golden and grind to paste.
2. Heat coconut oil, saute onions and curry leaves.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes.
4. Add spices and chicken, mix well.
5. Add coconut paste and water.
6. Simmer until chicken is tender.

Tips & Variations

Roast coconut slowly for aroma | Coconut oil is essential | Curry thickens on resting

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Malabar Chicken Curry is a flavorful kerala-style dish made with chicken cooked in roasted coconut, spices, curry leaves, and coconut oil. Known for its deep aroma and layered spice profile, this curry is a staple in Malabar Muslim households and is best enjoyed with rice, pathiri, or appam.

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