5.0 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
10 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 onions finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch piece ginger grated
- 2 green chillies slit lengthwise
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 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
- Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chillies. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and curry leaves. Cook until tomatoes are soft and oil starts to separate.
- Lower the heat and add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and red chilli powder. Stir well to combine.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pan. Mix well to coat the chicken with the spices.
- Pour in coconut milk and season with salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pan and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
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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
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
726mg
(30%)
Potassium
603mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
752IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.