How long does Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu take?

1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu serve?

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

Is Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu 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 Thanni Kuzhambu?

500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 2½ tbsp Chicken Masala, ¼ cup Fried Gram dal, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 2 Green Cardamom, 2 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu?

About 319 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu

Name: Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 2 inch Cinnamon; 2 Green Cardamom; 2 Star Anise; 6 Cloves; 1½ tbsp Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; ¾ tsp Poppy Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Onion, Slices; 2 Tomato, Roughly Chopped; ¼ cup Fried Gram dal; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Powder; 2½ tbsp Chicken Masala; 2 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup Water; 2 tsp Salt; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

65 min
mild
Serves 6
14 people cooked this

Prep 20 min · Cook 45 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 thanni kuzhambu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam High protein

Chicken thanni kuzhambu, a thin Tamil Nadu gravy with a paste of onion, tomato, fried gram and kalpasi. Mild, serves 6, 65 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

23 items

6 people

Oil4 tbsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Green Cardamom2
Star Anise2
Cloves6
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1½ tbsp
Fennel Seeds1½ tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Poppy Seeds¾ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Onion, Slices3
Tomato, Roughly Chopped2
Fried Gram dal¼ cup
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tbsp
Chicken Masala2½ tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Water1 cup
Salt2 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	319kcal	1914kcal
Protein	22g	130g
Carbohydrate	22g	133g
Fat	17g	103g
Fibre	6.8g	41g
Sugar	4.1g	25g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan and add the whole spices and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds.
OilCinnamonGreen CardamomStar AniseClovesKalpasi (Stone Flower)Fennel SeedsBlack PeppercornsPoppy SeedsCurry leaves
2
Add the onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomato and fried gram. Saute until the tomato starts to soften.
OnionTomatoFried Gram dal
3
Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and chicken masala. Saute for 3-4 minutes on medium heat, then turn off the heat. Once it cools down, grind it into a paste adding water as required.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderChicken Masala
4
Heat oil in another pot and add fennel seeds, curry leaves and onions. Saute until the onions turn translucent.
OilFennel SeedsCurry leavesOnion
5
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for 2 minutes. Add the chicken, turmeric powder and water. Bring it to a boil.
Ginger Garlic PasteChicken Curry CutTurmeric PowderWaterSalt
6
Add salt and the prepared masala paste. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Add water as needed to adjust the consistency. Simmer for 2-3 more minutes. Sprinkle coriander leaves and turn off the heat.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu take?: 1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu 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 Thanni Kuzhambu?: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 2½ tbsp Chicken Masala, ¼ cup Fried Gram dal, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 2 Green Cardamom, 2 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu?: About 319 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes

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Gayathri's viewMarch 2025
i tried this recipe with so much enthusiasm to prepare.. but only 1 ingredient which spoil the taste is, kalpasi quantity.... small bit is enough.. but you said as 1 tbsp, which makes the dish bitter... otherwise gud
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ArularasuOctober 2026
Maja recipe