🇮🇳 Indian

Kerala Chicken Stew

Name: Kerala Chicken Stew
Prep time: 34 min
Cook time: 48 min
Total time: 82 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 g, bone-in pieces Chicken; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 3, finely sliced Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 2 Green Chili; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 2 sprigs Curry Leaves; 1 cup Coconut Milk; 1-2 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

Kerala chicken stew in thin coconut milk, the appam partner of Syrian-Christian kitchens. The Sunday-special format that every region does differently. Best with steamed rice and a cooling raita.

Prep 34 min Cook 48 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Chicken500 g, bone-in pieces
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Garam Masala1 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion3, finely sliced
Tomato2, chopped
Green Chili2
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Curry Leaves2 sprigs
Coconut Milk1 cup
Red Chili Powder1-2 tsp

Optional extras

Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Wash and pat the chicken dry; marinate with salt, turmeric, chili powder and ginger garlic paste for at least 30 minutes.
2
Soften the onions down slowly with a pinch of salt till they turn the colour of dark honey.
3
Stir in the paste and green chilies, then tomato and spices, frying till the masala darkens and splits.
4
Stir the chicken and coconut milk into the masala, cook five minutes till coated, then add water and simmer.
5
Simmer till done — the meat should leave the bone without a fight — then finish with garam masala and cilantro.

Chef's tip

Fresh spices make the dish — if yours smell of nothing, the dish will taste of nothing.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Chicken Ishtu | How To Make Chicken Ishtu | Kerala style Chicken Stew | Stew Recipe By Varun · on YouTube