How long does Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style) take?

1 hour 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 35 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style) serve?

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

Is Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style) 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 Kurma (South-Indian Style)?

500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ¾ cup Coconut (Grated), 2 cup Onion, 2 cup Tomato, 3 Green Cardamom, 4 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style)?

About 639 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style)

Name: Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Groundnut oil; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 4 Green Chilli, Slit; 10 Cashew (full); 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; ¾ cup Coconut (Grated); 3 tbsp Groundnut oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 inch Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 20 Curry leaves; 2 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 cup Tomato, Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 0.50 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; 2 cup Water

Also known as Chicken kuruma · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Total80 min

Prep35 min

Cook45 min

Serves3

Per serving639 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party

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South Indian chicken kurma in a coconut, cashew, poppy seed and fennel paste with kalpasi and curry leaves. Mild, serves 3, 1 hour 20 minutes, with video.

High protein

Ingredients

19 items

Cooking for3 servings

Groundnut oil4 tbsp
Green Cardamom3
Fennel Seeds2 tsp
Green Chilli, Slit4
Cashew (full)10
Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Coconut (Grated)¾ cup
Cinnamon1 inch
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 inch
Curry leaves20
Onion, Thinly Sliced2 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Chopped2 cup
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder0.50 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Water2 cup

Contains: groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts.

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	639kcal	1917kcal
Protein	40g	120g
Carbohydrate	27g	80g
Fat	43g	129g
Fibre	8.5g	26g
Sugar	9.2g	28g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan and add the cinnamon, cardamom, fennel seeds and green chilli. Add the cashew and poppy seeds. Saute until light golden brown.
Groundnut oilGreen CardamomFennel SeedsGreen ChilliCashew (full)Poppy Seeds
2
Add the coconut and saute for 1 minute.
Coconut (Grated)
3
Allow it to cool and then grind into a fine paste.
4
In a pan, heat oil and add cinnamon, kalpasi, fennel seeds and curry leaves. Add the onion and saute until translucent.
Groundnut oilCinnamonKalpasi (Stone Flower)Fennel SeedsCurry leavesOnion
5
Add the ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, and all the spice powders. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
Ginger Garlic PasteTomatoSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander Powder
6
Add the chicken and saute on high heat for 2 minutes.
Chicken Curry Cut
7
Add water and bring it to a boil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Water
8
Add the prepared masala paste. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.

Before you start

How long does Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style) take?: 1 hour 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 35 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style) serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style) vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style) 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 Kurma (South-Indian Style)?: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ¾ cup Coconut (Grated), 2 cup Onion, 2 cup Tomato, 3 Green Cardamom, 4 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Kurma (South-Indian Style)?: About 639 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

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Shakthi PriyaDecember 2021
I tried pressure cooking this for 3 whistles instead of just cooking it , and it made all the difference. the korma was awesome af .
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A Cookd cookOctober 2022
yum
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A S NairFebruary 2022
Tried it today.... Super tasty 👌🏻 Awesome recipe. Thx
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Dheerajj SangyamDecember 2021
turned super good...