Kerala Style Nadan Chicken Gravy

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I like to explore other cuisines the ones which are interesting too. Kerala cuisine is one of them. The coconut milk and oil used in cooking gives a special aroma and taste to the curries and gravies.  

Nadan Chicken Gravy is a simple and delicious gravy. One of the famous gravy of Kerala. The chicken is cooked in coconut milk and a special grind masala paste. the masala paste gives the gravy a smoky aroma and main part to the gravy. If you like the coconut oil flavor you can use coconut milk to get the authentic taste of Kerala. I added some potato pieces to the gravy as my family like the potato in chicken gravy. 
Ingredients
  • Chicken - 2lbs
  • Onion - 1medium size(chopped)
  • Tomato - 1large size
  • Turmeric powder - 1tsp
  • Ginger-garlic paste - 1tbsp
  • Chilli powder - 2tbsp
  • Coriander powder - 2 1/2tbsp
  • Coconut milk - milk 1 1/2cup(Second milk) 
  • Bay leaves - 2no
  • Cloves - 2or3nos
  • Cinnamon stick - 2pieces   
  • Coriander leaves - a fist full
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil as needed
Ingredient for masala paste
  • Shallots - 15nos
  • Green chili - 3 to 4nos
  • Cumin seeds - 1tbsp
  • Peppercorns - 1 1/2tbsp
  • Ginger - a small piece
  • Garlic cloves - 5nos
  • Tumeric powder - 1tbsp
Instructions 
  • Add all the masala paste ingredients to a mixie jar & grind into a paste.
  • Heat oil in a pan and splutter bay leaves, cloves and cinnamon stick.
  • Add the chopped onions and saute for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
  • Add the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder and salt, cook for 2 to3 minutes.
  • Then, add the chopped tomato and cook until it is softened.
  • Add the grid masala and cook until the oil separates on the sides.
  • Now, Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5minutes in high flame.
  • Then, add the chili powder, coriander powder, and coconut milk.

  • Cook until the chicken is soft-cooked, Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve with plain rice, Roti, naan goes well with everything.
Cooking tips
  • You can use store-bought coconut milk along with some water to cook the chicken.
  • I am not fond of coconut oil. If you like coconut oil you can use coconut oil for cooking to get the authentic flavor of Kerala.

   
     

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