Thursday, May 5, 2011

Naatu Kozhi Kuzhambu / Country style chicken curry

This is a very authentic country side chicken curry.The highlight of this dish is ,it is fully cooked in sesame oil.Sesame oil,gives immense taste and flavour to the curry.The roasted masala adds its part of flavour.When we had a pot luck,sho brought this curry,as saras brought kushka.I was curious in knowing both the recipes.So prepared it asap.This was our sunday lunch with kushka.It goes very well with kushka.Actual recipe called in for whole garam masala,but I have avoided it.Will post the kushka recipe soon.


Ingredients;
1.Chicken                      -             1 pound
2.Onion                         -              1/2 (big)
3.Tomato                      -               1
4.G&G paste                -               1 tsp
5.Cilantro                    -                hand full

For marinating chicken:
1.Chicken
2.Turmeric pwdr           -              a pinch
3.Chilli pwdr                -              1 tbsp
4.G&G paste                 -              1 tsp
5.Lemon juice               -               2 tbsp

For Dry roasting:
1.Onion                        -              1/2
2.Pepper  corns            -              3/4 tsp
3.Cumin seeds              -              1 1/2 tsp
4.Fennel seeds             -               3/4  tsp

For grinding:
1.Coconut                    -             3 pieces
2.Fennel seeds            -              1/2 tsp

For tempering:
1.Sesame oil               -             2 tbsp
2.red chilies                -             2
3.Fennel seeds            -              1/2 tsp
4.whole garam masala-              ( cinnamon,cardamom,cloves) optional
5.Curry leaves            -               few

Method:
* Cut and wash the chicken.Marinate with the items stated under the title "For marinating".Keep it aside for half an hour to one hour.This method is very important for the chicken to get infused with the masala well.
* Take a pan,add a tsp of oil, roast pepper corns,cumins seeds and fennel seeds.Remove it and add onion to the pan.Let it get sauteed well.After cooling,grind it into a fine paste and keep it aside.

* Grind the coconut and fennel seeds into a fine paste.The paste shud be very smooth and thick.

* Now take a pan,add sesame oil and temper with the ingredients under "for tempering". Add the chopped onion and scald in well.Sprinkle some salt and toss it.Let the onion turn translucent.Add the ginger garlic paste and saute it well.Now add the chopped tomato ,sprinkle salt and cover it.Wait for 2 mins or untill the tomatoe gets mashed up.

* Now dump in the marinated chicken and cook covered .When the chicken is cooked,add the grinded onion mixture and mix it.The onion will start separating  oil.Now add the grinded coconut mixture and cover it.Let the flame be low.Bring it to a boil.

* Garnish with cilantro and turn off .Serve with kushka,white rice,rotis or idlies.





45 comments:

aipi said...

Lovely presentation dear ~ the pot looks super cute!
US Masala

divya said...

Omg, chicken curry makes me hungry..mouthwatering here..

Kalyani said...

Wow delicious chicken gravy and lovely clicks ....

Mélange said...

wow ! Looks rich and colorful.Can imagine the flavour.cheers !

Swathi said...

Nattu kozhi kulambu looks delicious.

Vimitha Durai said...

hmmm yummy looking gravy dear... would great with ghee rice..

Seema said...

Hey Savitha,

The combo makes me drool. Lovely serving pots. Waiting for the Khushka recipe.

Regards,
Seema
amchi-bong-konnexion.blogspot.com
seemabbas.blogspot.com

Chitra said...

Love it! Will definitely try it. Going to get some organic chicken for the authentic taste. :-)

Saraswathi Ganeshan said...

This curry has its own flavor Savi..always win its place..lovely presentation & my H fav..

Kurinji said...

Really healthy and delicious kulambu Savi!
Kurinjikathambam, Event : HRH-Healthy Summer, Roundup : HRH-Puffed Rice

Priya Suresh said...

Mouthwatering here, can have it with anytime...superaa irruku Savi..

ஸாதிகா said...

Like it very much . looks delicious

Shama Nagarajan said...

tempting recipe dear..please rush ur entries for Fast food-Noodles in my blog.

Menaga Sathia said...

பார்க்கும்போதே நாவூறுது,ரொம்ப்ப்ப்ப நல்லாடயிருக்கு...

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Very delicious looking chicken gravy. Love you cute pot

Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi

GEETHA ACHAL said...

ரொம்ப நல்லா இருக்கு சவிதா..

அழகான தெளிவான விளக்கம்...நானும் ஷானவி குறிப்பினை பார்க்கும் பொழுதே செய்ய வேண்டுமென நினைத்தேன்...

கலக்குறிங்க...குஸ்காவும் சூப்பர்ப்...

Nandinis food said...

I just would love to pick up the bowl and put some rice in it and finish it right away! So good!

shriannalakshmi said...

Yummy kolumbu, its mouthwatering...

Shanavi said...

Super presentation Savi.. I'm eying ur pot now !!!! better take care ...

Pavani said...

Grt clicks and curry looking delicious dear..

Unknown said...

Slurrpp......Looks spicy n yummy

Unknown said...

nice clicks.... very tempting! naatu chicken is a new experience for first timers! :)

Smitha
Smitha's Spicy Flavors

Suja Manoj said...

Drool worthy chicken curry,nice recipe dear,bookmarked.

Julie said...

yummy..yummy chicken curry..your pot looks very cute too!

Sobha Shyam said...

Delicious..mouthwatering chicken curry :)

Niru said...

looks tempting...wonderful

Vidhya said...

Very tempting curry and beautiful presentation.

Torviewtoronto said...

sound of this yummy and curry looks fabulous

Treat and Trick said...

Beautiful presentation and looks yummy!

Muraligeetham said...

Yummy chicken curry!!

Jaleela Kamal said...

sss very tempting

Malar Gandhi said...

Beautiful presentation, love country chicken so much.

Saranya said...

A blend of lovely ingredients sure makes this a delicious..

Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory) said...

Absolutely delicious chicken curry! Very tempting & nicely presented!

Unknown said...

Wowwwwww what a delocious chicken curry. Also nice presentation.....

Unknown said...

awesome pics Savitha - happy mother's day dear

Angela said...

I love sesame oil. It adds depth and flavor.

Anonymous said...

yummy and creamy chicken with lots of flavours, loved the cute pots

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

oh my goodness..absolutely tempting curry...gorgeous clicks..
Tasty Appetite

Plateful said...

That's one lovely pot with an utterly delicious chicken curry!!

Asiya Omar said...

i am going to try,looks delicious..

Loveandcalories said...

u have got a lovely blog!! happy to follow you! Am a new blogger, do visit it when u get time!

Rohini

loveandcalories.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Hi savitha.. Wonderful receipes.. Where do u get nattu kozhi in US?

Unknown said...

this preparation is made with nattu kozhi in our home.Since i didnt get it here,subtituted with normal chicken.

Unknown said...

Loved it...made it today n family enjoyed immensely.

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