Kerala Style Nadan Chicken Curry

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Kerala Nadan Chicken Curry Recipe – Traditional Spicy Gravy

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 | Author: Try Indian Foods

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken (with bone)
• 2 onions (sliced)
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 cup grated coconut (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Curry leaves – a handful
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Roast and grind coconut: Dry roast grated coconut until golden brown. Add fennel seeds and grind to a paste. Set aside.
2. Sauté onions: In a heavy pan, heat coconut oil. Add onions and curry leaves. Sauté until golden.
3. Add ginger garlic paste: Cook for 2–3 minutes until raw smell goes away.
4. Spice it up: Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder. Cook on low flame for 2 mins.
5. Add tomatoes: Cook until soft and mashed.
6. Add chicken: Mix chicken pieces. Add salt. Sauté until color changes.
7. Add ground coconut paste: Stir well and add 1.5 cups water. Cover and cook for 25–30 minutes.
8. Finish with garam masala: Add garam masala and cook uncovered till thick. Adjust salt and spice.
9. Garnish and serve: Add fresh curry leaves on top and serve hot.

Serving Ideas:

• Best with Kerala appam, rice, chapati, or parotta.
• Let it rest 30 minutes before serving for deeper flavor.

Labels:

Kerala Recipes, Chicken Recipes, South Indian Recipes, Traditional Recipes, Non-Veg Recipes

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Traditional Kerala Nadan Chicken Curry with roasted coconut and spices. A delicious and spicy South Indian chicken dish with step-by-step guide.

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