Karaikudi Special Nattu Kozhi Masala/ Country Chicken Curry

Karaikudi Special Nattu Kozhi Masala/ Country Chicken Curry

Recipe Cuisine: Indian |  Recipe Category: Non Veg | Prep Time: 20 mins  | Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Country Chicken/ Nattu Kozhi - 1 Kg
• Indian Sesame Oil/ Gingelly oil - 1/2 cup
• Small Onion - 1/4 Cup (Chopped)
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 & 1/2 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 & 1/2 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Bay Leaf - 1
• Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp
• Cinnamon - 1 Small stick
• Cloves - 2
• Curry Leaves - 1 spring
• Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - As needed

To Grind:

• Tomatoes - 2
• Small Onion - 10
• Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup
• Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp

Method:

Step 1:

• Take a blender, Add tomatoes, Small onion grind it smoothly, Keep aside.
• Grind Grated coconut, Fennel seeds, Add little water, Grind as a smooth paste, Keep aside.
• Cut country chicken into slightly big pieces. Wash them thoroughly. Add turmeric powder in it. Marinate for 10 mins.

Step 2:

• Heat Pressure cooker with oil, Add bay leaf, fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick, curry leaves one by one, allow it to splutter.
• Add chopped small onions in it, fry until it turns golden. Add ginger garlic paste, Stir until the raw smell goes up.
• Add Grinded onion and tomatoes in it, Mix well, Keep the flame in low for 5 mins.
• Add red chili powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, Mix well until the oil floats on top.
• Now add marinated chicken, some water, salt in it. Mix well. bring it to boil.
• Close the pressure cooker allow to 3-4 whistles. once the pressure releases, open it.
• Add grinded coconut paste in it, mix well, Allow it to boil for 5 to 10 mins in medium flame.
• Switch off the stove when you reach desired consistency. Serve with hot rice / idly / dosai.

Notes

• Do not burn the masala otherwise gravy will taste bitter.
• Pressure cook marinated chicken in enough water (approximately 3 to 4 cups)  until soft. Because country chicken takes longer time to cook than our regular broiler chicken.
• Always wash chicken twice or thrice, in order to avoid the stinky smell from chicken.