Ingredients
- 500 gm Chicken
- 3 Table spoon Coconut Oil
- 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk
- As required Salt
- Curry Leaves
For Crushing
- small pcs Ginger
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 3 pcs Green Chilli
- 1 Table Spoon Fennel Seed
- 3 Pcs Green Cardamom
- Small Pcs Ground cinnamon
- 3 Pcs Cloves
- 1 Table Spoon Pepper
Masala
- half portion of a coconut Grated Coconut
- 1 table spoon Turmeric Powder1/2 for cooking chicken & 1/2 for the masala
- 1 table spoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri Chili Powder
- 1/2 Table spoon Fennel Seed Powder
Directions
The preparation begins with sautéing a variety of fragrant whole spices in coconut oil, including mustard seeds, curry leaves, chili peppers, and more. This creates a captivating aroma that envelops the kitchen.
After that, pieces of chicken thighs or drumsticks are simmered in a blend of spices, shredded coconut. As the chicken cooks, the coconut and spices meld together, forming a luscious sauce that coats each morsel. The result is a dish that is simultaneously bold and comforting, with layers of complexity stemming from the diverse spices and the natural sweetness of the coconut.
Garnished with fresh curryleaves and served with Kerala rice or Kerala-style smashed tapioca, this chicken thoran is a classic taste of the Malabar coast.
Steps
1 Done | In a large pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them pop. Toss in the curry leaves and sliced chilies. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. |
2 Done | Add onions, shallots, and half of the crushed ginger, garlic, and masala to the onion mixture, 1/2 turmeric powder and salt, stir until raw smell is gone. |
3 Done | Add chicken pieces and sort well, then cover and cook for 5 minutes |
4 Done | Add thick coconut milk and sort well , then cover and cook for 5 minutes |
5 Done | Thoran MasalaReduce heat to low, and add coconut masala mix. (Scrapped Coconut , Chilly powder , Coriander powder, Fennel Seed Powder, Pepper Powder and half crushed ginger garlic and masala, salt as required (already there in the onion sorting time). Mix well and add to the chicken. |
6 Done | Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. |
7 Done | Garnish with chopped Curry Leaves & Coriander Leaves and serve hot with rice. |
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