Natukozhi Masala

Prep Time : 20 mins   Cook Time : 30 mins   Serves : 5
Ingredients :

• 1 kg Chicken
• 3 tomatoes chopped
• 2 tsp Chilli powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
• Water - 2 cups

For Grinding

• 1/2 cup grated Coconut
• 1 and 1/2 tsp Pepper 
• 1 and 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Fennel seeds

To Temper

• Cinnamon Sticks - 2
• Cloves  - 5
• Curry leaves 
• Coriander leaves
• Oil - 2tbsp

         

Method:

1. Wash the Chicken thoroughly in water.Keep aside.
2. Grind coconut ,pepper,jeera and fennel seeds into smooth paste,by adding water.
3. In a pan pour oil and add the items under To Temper.
4. Add Ginger Garlic paste and Chicken and fry till the chicken changes to light color.
5. Now add all the masalas and saute it.                                                                 
6. Add in the tomatoes and fry for few mins.
7. Pour water and allow it to boil .Close the lid and cook it in medium high flame.
8. Once cooked add the ground paste and boil to the require consistency.
9. Garnish it with Coriander leaves 

           

Natukozhi Masala / Chicken Gravy is ready to serve with Rotis or rice....