Salem Chicken Kuzhambu

Salem Chicken Kuzhambu

This is not the usual Chicken Kuzhambu. It does n't use Coconut at all. It uses Yogurt instead. Chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices and added to the Onion- Tomato gravy. Hence chicken will be very much softer and juicier. It tastes so good with Rice..

Here is the recipe..

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

To Marinate:

Chicken                 - 250gm

Yogurt                   - 1/4 cup

Salt                        - As required

Turmeric Powder  - a pinch

Chili Powder         - 1/4 tsp

Pepper Powder      - 1/4 tsp

For the Gravy:

Whole Garam Masala       - Each 2

Big Onion                         - 2

Tomatoes                          - 2

Ginger- Garlic Paste        - 1 tbsp

Salt                                   - As required

Turmeric Powder             - a pinch

Chili Powder                    - 1/2 tsp

Cumin Powder                 - 1/2 tsp

Coriander Powder           - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala Powder    - 1/2 tsp

Oil                                    - 2 tbsp

Coriander Leaves             - few

Procedure:

• Wash chicken well and marinate it in salt, turmeric powder, chili powder , pepper powder and yogurt for an hour.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add whole Garam Masala. After a minute, add chopped onions.
• When the onions are translucent, add Ginger-Garlic paste. 
• After the raw flavor goes off, add chopped tomatoes.
• Add all powders except Garam Masala powder and salt.
• Cover with a lid and cook in medium flame.
• After both onions and tomatoes are cooked, pour in the marinated chicken along with the marination.
• Cover with a lid and cook the chicken. Chicken will slowly ooze out its water and cook in its own water.
• After the chicken is completely cooked, add Garam Masala powder and serve it.