NADAN CHICKEN CURRY

Nadan chicken curry

Chicken curry is a common delicacy in South Asia. A typical South Asian curry consists of chicken stewed in an onion and tomato-based sauce, flavored with ginger, garlic, chili peppers and a variety of spices, often including turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom and so on. Outside South Asia, chicken curry is often made with a pre-made spice mixture known as curry powder.   Indian cuisine has a large amount of regional variation, with many variations on the basic chicken curry recipe. Today I am sharing a nadan chicken curry .Coconut bites are used in this recipe. Chicken curry is usually garnished with coriander leaves, and served with rice or roti. 

 Ingredients

• Chicken -1/2 k
• Coconut Oil -2 Tablespoon
• Shallots-1 Cup
• Sliced Onion-1
• Curry Leaves-2 String
• Whole Red Chilly-4-5
• Coconut Bites-1 Hand Full
• Sliced Ginger-1 Pieces
• Sliced Cloves-4
• Salt- As Needed
• Fenugreek Seed – A Pinch

For The Masala Paste

• Shallots-1 Cup
• Turmeric Powder-1/2 Teaspoon
• Kashmiri Red Chilly Powder-2 ½ Teaspoon
• Coriander Powder-1 ½ Tablespoon
• Jeerah (Big)-1 Tablespoon
• Cinnamon-1
• Cardamom-5-6
• Cloves-4-5
• Star Anise-1

Method

STEP-1

Grind all ingredients listed in “for the masala paste” by adding little water.

STEP-2

In a pot pour coconut oil and splutter fenugreek seeds.

STEP-3

Then add whole red chilly along with coconut bites and curry leaves .Mix  and saute well.

STEP-4

Add onion, shallots and ginger garlic paste, saute it until onion become soft and translucent.

STEP-5

Add grinded paste along with ½ cup of water. Boil it until the raw smell of masala goes out.

STEP-6

Add chicken pieces along with salt. Close the lid and cook the chicken in medium flame by stirring occasionally.

Finally sprinkle curry leaves and serve hot.