Kozhi Curry/Chicken Curry

Less effort and simply delicious!!

Ingredients

1.5 lb chicken, cleaned and cut into small pieces

2 medium onions, slices

10 whole garlic loves , skin peeled off

1 inch length ginger, cut into thin long strips

2 green chilies, split lengthwise

1 medium potato, skin peeled off and cut into medium cubes

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp chilli powder

11/2 tbsp coriander powder

11/2 tbsp garam masala powder

1/2 tbsp coconut oil

a few curry leaves

salt to taste

11/2 cup + 1 tbsp water

To Marinate the chicken

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp coconut oil

salt to taste

1. Marinate the chicken with the turmeric powder coconut oil and salt and keep aside for 15 minutes.

2. In a pressure cooker, heat the oil and add the sliced onion. Saute for 2 minutes.

3. Add garlic pods, sliced ginger and the green chilies to this and saute for another 1 minute.

4. Add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder to this and saute for a minute in low heat. Take care not to burn the powder ingredients. You can add 1 tbsp of water if you need at this stage to prevent burning.

5. Add the marinated chicken and the potato cubes and mix well. Taste the salt level and add if needed.

6. Close the pressure cooker and cook in medium heat until you hear 5 whistles.

7. Once the pressure subsides, open the lid and add 11/2 cups of water and salt if needed. Mix well.

8. Allow to cook for another 10 minutes. Add curry leaves at this stage.

The chicken curry is ready to serve. It goes well with rice.