Naatu kozhi Kuzhambu (Country Style Chicken Gravy)

This is the recipe which was sent to me by One of our Page members and my dear friend. She also mentioned that its her signature dish and when ever she prepares this dish it turns awesome.. The masala which we are adding is the reason behind this tasty gravy.. Thanks for revealing your secret masala ,dear deepa!!..

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Here comes  Deepa's Signature dish recipe...

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Chicken - 250 gm
Bay Leaf - 1
Salt - As required
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Sambar Powder - 2 tsp
Curry Leaves - few
Gingelly Oil - 2 tbsp

To Saute in oil and Grind:

Cloves - 2
Cardamom - 2
Cinnamon Stick - 1
Cumin seeds -1 tsp Black Pepper - 8 to 10
small onions -10 to 15
Chopped Coconut - 1/4 cup


Procedure:

• Peel and wash small onions. Wash chicken well.
• Saute in oil and grind everything under ' To Saute in oil and grind'.
• Add Gingelly oil to a cooker. When the oil is hot, add Bay leaf and curry leaves.
• After a minute, add washed chicken. Saute it for five more minutes.
• By now, chicken would have started oozing out water. And now, add ground masala.
• Add also enough salt, turmeric powder and Sambar powder.
• Saute till the raw flavor of masala goes off. Add enough water and cook for 3 whistles.
• If you think the kuzhambu is watery, transfer to a pan and cook in low flame, so that it become thick.