How long does Chicken Kulambu take?

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

How many people does Chicken Kulambu serve?

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

Is Chicken Kulambu spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Kulambu?

500 grams Chicken, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 25 Small Onion (Shallots), 10 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Cloves, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Kulambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Kulambu?

About 519 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Kulambu

Name: Chicken Kulambu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kongunadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 25 Small Onion (Shallots); 7 cloves Garlic; 10 Dry Red Chilli; 3 tsp Coriander Seeds; 2 tsp Cumin; 0.50 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 Cloves; ¼ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 inch Cinnamon; ¼ cup Coconut (Grated); 0.50 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Gingelly Oil; 5 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 Green Chilli, Slit; 10 Curry leaves; 500 grams Chicken; As Needed Salt; 3 cup Water; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; ¼ tsp Chana Dal

Also known as Homestyle Chicken Kulambu, Tamilnadu Chicken Curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Total45 min

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Serves3

Per serving519 cal

Spicemild

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Kongu chicken kulambu: chicken simmered in a ground paste of shallots, red chillies, coriander seeds and coconut. Mild, serves 3, 45 minutes, with video.

High protein

93% would make this again14 cooks

Ingredients

22 items

Cooking for3 servings

Gingelly Oil2 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)30
Garlic7 cloves
Dry Red Chilli10
Coriander Seeds3 tsp
Cumin2 tsp
Black Peppercorns0.50 tsp
Cloves2
Fennel Seeds¼ tsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Coconut (Grated)¼ cup
Turmeric Powder0.50 tsp
Gingelly Oil2 tsp
Green Chilli, Slit1
Curry leaves10
Chicken500 grams
SaltAs Needed
Water3 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Chana Dal¼ tsp

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	519kcal	1557kcal
Protein	40g	120g
Carbohydrate	32g	96g
Fat	29g	87g
Fibre	11g	33g
Sugar	9.7g	29g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
In Kadai, add oil, shallots, red chilli and garlic. Saute this for 5 mins on a low flame.
Gingelly OilSmall Onion (Shallots)GarlicDry Red Chilli
2
Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, Black peppercorns and saute it for 5 mins. Switch off the flame and add grated cinnamon, cloves, fennel, coconut and turmeric powder.
Coriander SeedsCuminBlack PeppercornsClovesFennel SeedsCinnamonCoconut (Grated)Turmeric Powder
3
Grind this mixture into a smooth paste using a mixer grinder.
4
In a Kadai, heat gingelly oil and add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Once they splutter, add the shallots, curry leaves and green chilli and saute it. Add the chicken and saute it for few mins.
Gingelly OilSmall Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliCurry leavesChickenMustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsChana Dal
5
Add the ground paste, salt and 3 cups of water.
SaltWater
6
Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve Chicken Kulambu with Rice.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chicken Kulambu take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Kulambu serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Kulambu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Kulambu spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Kulambu?: 500 grams Chicken, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 25 Small Onion (Shallots), 10 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Cloves, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Kulambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Kulambu?: About 519 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.