ЁЯМ┐ South Indian Green Chicken Kurma Recipe
ЁЯУЭ Ingredients
For Green Masala Paste:
- 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
- ½ cup mint leaves
- 4–5 green chilies (adjust to taste)
- 1-inch piece ginger
- 6–8 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp fennel seeds
- ½ cup grated coconut (fresh or frozen)
- 6 cashews or 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional, for creaminess)
- ½ cup water (for grinding)
For Chicken Curry:
- 500g chicken (bone-in or boneless, cut into pieces)
- 2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 1–2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves
- 2 cardamom
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
ЁЯФк Preparation Steps
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Make Green Masala Paste:
- Grind all ingredients under "Green Masala Paste" into a smooth paste. Set aside.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon.
- Add sliced onions and saut├й until golden brown.
- Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.
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Add Masala & Chicken:
- Add turmeric, coriander powder, and the ground green masala paste.