Name: Kerala Style Chicken Stew With Video
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken (With bone cut into small pieces ); 1 No. Potato(Big) (Skin peeled and cubed ); 1 No. Onion(Big) (Sliced); 4-5 Nos Green chilies; 1 Tbsp Ginger (Chopped ); 1/2 Tbsp garlic (Chopped ); 1/2 Tsp Pepper corns (Whole ); 3 Nos Cardamom (Elakka); 4 Nos Cloves (Grambu); 1 Inch Cinnamon stick (Karugapatta); 2 Nos Bay leaves (Karuga Ela); 1 Tsp Pepper powder; 1/2 Tsp Garam masala; 1 Cup Coconut milk (Semi thin); 1 Cup Coconut milk (Thick); 1 Tbsp Coconut oil (For cooking ); 1 Spring Curry leaves; 1 Tbsp Coriander leaves (Chopped ); Salt (To taste)

Kerala Style Chicken Stew: A Creamy Delight from God’s Own Country

Introduction

Kerala Style Chicken Stew is a classic dish that captures the essence of Kerala’s rich culinary tradition. Firstly, enjoy the dish for its mild yet flavorful profile. This stew is a staple in many Kerala households. Secondly, relish the dish as a comforting meal during special occasions or as part of a hearty breakfast. Enjoy the beautiful blend of tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, creamy coconut milk base.

The Heart of Kerala Cuisine

What sets the dish apart is its simplicity and the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Coconut milk is the key ingredient in this dish. It provides a luscious texture and a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the spices. The addition of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and green peas enhances the flavor. The dish also adds a nutritional boost, making this stew a well-rounded meal. Serve the traditional with appam or idiyappam, Kerala’s famous rice-based breads, which complement the stew’s creamy consistency. The combination is a popular choice for breakfast or dinner. It is also a go-to dish for festive occasions and family gatherings.

Why Kerala Chicken Stew is Loved Globally

The appeal of Kerala Style Chicken Stew extends beyond the borders of Kerala. Its unique flavor profile combines well with the richness of coconut milk and the subtlety of spices. The dish has become a favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide. The dish is served with traditional Kerala accompaniments or paired with rice or bread. The stew is versatile enough to suit different palates.

Watch and Learn: Kerala Chicken Stew Video Tutorial

To help you recreate this delicious dish at home, we’ve prepared a detailed video tutorial. Our step-by-step guide ensures that you can make the perfect Kerala Style Chicken Stew, whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner.

Kerala Style Chicken Stew With Video

Known for its mild yet flavorful profile, Kerala Style Chicken Stew is a staple in many Kerala households, often enjoyed as a comforting meal during special occasions or as part of a hearty breakfast.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Kerala

Servings Servings

Ingredients

500 g Chicken With bone cut into small pieces
1 No. Potato(Big) Skin peeled and cubed
1 No. Onion(Big) Sliced
4-5 Nos Green chilies
1 Tbsp Ginger Chopped
1/2 Tbsp garlic Chopped
1/2 Tsp Pepper corns Whole
3 Nos Cardamom Elakka
4 Nos Cloves Grambu
1 Inch Cinnamon stick Karugapatta
2 Nos Bay leaves Karuga Ela
1 Tsp Pepper powder
1/2 Tsp Garam masala
1 Cup Coconut milk Semi thin
1 Cup Coconut milk Thick
1 Tbsp Coconut oil For cooking
1 Spring Curry leaves
1 Tbsp Coriander leaves Chopped
Salt To taste

Instructions

Wash the chicken pieces and cut them to small pieces.
Take all the required ingredients in a plate.
Take the thin and thick milk separately.
Heat a pressure cooker and add required coconut oil.
When the oil is hot, add bay leaves, pepper corns, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick.
When it splutters, add ginger and garlic. Sauté for few seconds.
Add onion, green chilies, curry leaves, salt and sauté nicely.
When onion turns soft and transparent, add chicken. Mix well.
Add the cubed potato and mix.
Add pepper powder and garam masala. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Add semi thin coconut milk and required salt. Mix well.
When stew starts to boil, cover the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
Switch off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally. When the pressure is fully released, open the cover and heat the stew. When Chicken stew is cooked completely, using a ladle mash a few potato pieces so that the gravy becomes thicker.
Now add one cup of thick coconut milk and stir well in low flame.
When stew is about to boil, turn off the heat.
Lastly drizzle a tsp of coconut oil and garnish with coriander leaves and curry leaves. Enjoy the chicken stew with appam, bread, idiyappam, Idli etc...😎