Kerala Chicken Curry/Naadan Kozhi Curry

Ingredients

Chicken – 500 gm

Onion – 3 nos.

Ginger garlic paste – 3 tsp

Garam masala – 1 tsp

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder – 2tsp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Pepper powder – ½ tsp

 Cashew nut paste – 10 nos.

 Tomato – 1no.

Olive oil –

Salt to taste

Lemon juice – ½ a lemon.

Method

Marinate the chicken pieces with lemon juice, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, turmeric and salt for ½ an hour. In a pan, heat oil, add onions, ginger garlic paste and mix well. When it turns golden brown in color, add in the tomatoes. Sautee well. When they combine well, add in the red chilli, coriander and pepper powder. Sautee well. Add in the marinated chicken pieces. Mix well. Add 2 cups of hot water. Close the lid and leave it to simmer nicely. When the chicken is cooked and done, add in the garam masala and cashew paste. Mix well. Let it to simmer for 2 minutes. Garnish with curry leaves. Serve hot.