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Chicken Perattu

Chicken Perattu, a beloved dish from the South Indian state of Kerala, holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 6 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Chicken
  • 4 nos. Onion medium size
  • 6 nos. Tomato
  • 1 & 1/2 + 1 tbsp Garlic  Crushed
  • 1+1 tbsp Ginger Crushed
  • Curry leaves One handful
  • 1+2 tbsp Pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp Coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1 tbsp Red chilly powder
  • 1 tsp Fennel seed powder
  • Salt as reqd
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 3/4 cup Hot water
  • Coriander leaves Few, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan and add crushed ginger(1 tbsp), garlic and curry leaves. Saute for 1 minute.
  • Add turmeric powder and saute for few seconds.
  • Then add cleaned and washed chicken into it. Saute for 10 minutes and remove from the flame.
  • Next, heat oil in a wide pan or uruli and add crushed ginger(1 tbsp), curry leaves and garlic (1 1/2 tbsp).
  • Add onion and saute till it becomes soft.
  • Then add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and pepper powder.
  • Saute for one minute to get rid off the raw smell of the masalas.
  • Then add sautéed chicken and mix well. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Finally add chopped tomato and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Check the taste, adjust the salt, add chopped coriander leaves and remove from the flame.
  • Chicken Perattu is ready.
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