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Kerala Chicken Curry
5 from 3 votes

Kerala Chicken Curry

This traditional South Indian dish bursts with bold flavors of coconut, curry leaves, and aromatic spices. Tender chicken is simmered to perfection in a rich, creamy sauce, creating a truly irresistible blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 457 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken cut into pieces
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated, piece
  • 2 green chili slit lengthwise
  • 2 tomato chopped
  • 1 curry leaves sprig
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Coriander

Instructions

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  1. Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chillies. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and curry leaves. Cook until tomatoes are soft and oil starts to separate.
  5. Lower the heat and add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and red chilli powder. Stir well to combine.
  6. Add the chicken pieces to the pan. Mix well to coat the chicken with the spices.
  7. Pour in coconut milk and season with salt. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Cover the pan and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of green chillies and red chilli powder according to your spice preference.
  • Serve this Kerala Chicken Curry with steamed rice or traditional appam for a delicious meal.
  • Nutritional facts:
  • The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

Calories 457kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 726mg (30%) Potassium 603mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 752IU (15%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Vitamin D 0.1µg (1%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 457

% Daily Value*

Calories 457kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 726mg 30%
Potassium 603mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 752IU 15%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.