How long does Chicken Curry (with coconut) take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Curry (with coconut) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Curry (with coconut) spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Curry (with coconut)?

500 grams Chicken, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), 1½ tbsp Cookd Chicken Masala, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, 130 grams Onion, 70 grams Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Curry (with coconut)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Curry (with coconut)?

About 376 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Curry (with coconut)

Name: Chicken Curry (with coconut)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 130 grams Onion, Slices; 70 grams Tomato; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 1½ tbsp Cookd Chicken Masala; 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Dry Red Chilli; 50 grams Onion, Slices; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 40 grams Tomato; 1½ tbsp Cookd Chicken Masala; 2 cup Water; 500 grams Chicken; if needed Salt; as needed Coriander Leaves, Chopped

45 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as kozhi curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Chicken curry with coconut, chicken simmered in an onion, tomato and coconut paste with Cookd Chicken Masala. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Oil4 tbsp
Onion, Slices180 grams
Tomato110 grams
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Cookd Chicken Masala3 tbsp
Water3 cup
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Green Chilli, Slit1
Dry Red Chilli1
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Chicken500 grams
Saltif needed
Coriander Leaves, Choppedas needed

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	376kcal	1504kcal
Protein	28g	110g
Carbohydrate	11g	45g
Fat	25g	99g
Fibre	3.1g	12g
Sugar	3.2g	13g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
In a kadai, heat oil. Add onion to this and saute till it begins to brown. Add tomato and saute till the tomatoes are soft. Add coconut and mix.
OilOnionTomatoCoconut (Grated)
2
Now add Cookd Chicken Masala and mix for a few seconds. Take it off the heat. Transfer into a mixer, add water and grind it into a fine paste
Cookd Chicken MasalaWater
3
In another kadai, add oil, and let it heat. Add mustard seeds, let it splutter. Add curry leaves, green chilli, and dry red chilli. Add onions and saute till it is translucent, about 7-8 mins. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few mins, until the raw smell goes.
OilMustard SeedsCurry leavesGreen ChilliDry Red ChilliOnionGinger Garlic PasteTomato
4
Now add tomato and saute until soft. Add Cookd Chicken Masala and mix.
Cookd Chicken MasalaWater
5
Then add the paste, followed by chicken. Add the chicken, water and let it simmer over medium heat for 15 mins, until the meat is tender
Chicken
6
Adjust salt if needed. Finish with coriander leaves. It can be served with idli/dosa.
SaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chicken Curry (with coconut) take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Curry (with coconut) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Curry (with coconut) vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Curry (with coconut) spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Curry (with coconut)?: 500 grams Chicken, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), 1½ tbsp Cookd Chicken Masala, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, 130 grams Onion, 70 grams Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Curry (with coconut)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Curry (with coconut)?: About 376 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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DivyaMay 2026
Awesome it was we loved it . A recipe which is different from what I do regularly I love cooking 😋 thanks a lot
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LogendraApril 2026
Initial thought was should I had to buy this cookd chicken masala or else to choose regular masala. But choose cookd to just to try it for the first time and I didn't believed that I gravy was made by me becoz it taste really nice qnd and so good ...👌 Hereafter I was eager try out their other masalas to taste...😊