How long does Chicken Nirvana take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Nirvana serve?

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

Is Chicken Nirvana 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 Nirvana?

500 grams Chicken, 200 ml Coconut Milk, 1 Banana Leaf, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Nirvana?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Nirvana?

About 532 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Nirvana

Name: Chicken Nirvana
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 Banana Leaf; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 200 ml Coconut Milk; 1 tbsp Ginger, Julienne; 1 Green Chilli, Slices; 1½ tsp Black Pepper Powder

35 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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

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Chicken Nirvana, Kerala style: seared chicken in a banana leaf lined clay pot with coconut milk. Mild, serves 3, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Ingredients

13 items

3 people

Chicken500 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Coconut Oil3 tbsp
Banana Leaf1
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coconut Milk200 ml
Ginger, Julienne1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slices1
Black Pepper Powder1½ tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	532kcal	1596kcal
Protein	36g	109g
Carbohydrate	7.6g	23g
Fat	41g	124g
Fibre	2.8g	8.4g
Sugar	2.4g	7.2g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
In a bowl, marinate the chicken with red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, ginger garlic paste and coconut oil. Let it rest for 10 minutes
ChickenRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderSaltGinger Garlic PasteCoconut Oil
2
Heat a pan, add coconut oil and sear the marinated chicken on a medium flame for 4 minutes on each side. Keep it aside
Coconut Oil
3
Heat a mud pot, place a banana leaf on it and add coconut oil. Let it heat up. Add curry leaves and the chicken. And let it sit in the heat for 2 minutes. Add coconut milk, ginger and green chillies. Add black pepper powder and bring it to a soft boil. Simmer the chicken in the coconut milk for 15 minutes Turn off the flame and serve it hot.
Banana LeafCoconut OilCurry leavesCoconut MilkGingerGreen ChilliBlack Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Chicken Nirvana take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Nirvana serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Nirvana vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Nirvana 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 Nirvana?: 500 grams Chicken, 200 ml Coconut Milk, 1 Banana Leaf, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Nirvana?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Nirvana?: About 532 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.