How long does Coimbatore Chicken Thokku take?

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

How many people does Coimbatore Chicken Thokku serve?

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

Is Coimbatore Chicken Thokku 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 Coimbatore Chicken Thokku?

500 grams Chicken, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 6 cloves Garlic, 2 inch Ginger, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Coimbatore Chicken Thokku?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Coimbatore Chicken Thokku?

About 606 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Coimbatore Chicken Thokku

Name: Coimbatore Chicken Thokku
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kongunadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Groundnut oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Green Cardamom; 3 Cloves; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 tsp Cumin; 3 Onion, Slices; 6 cloves Garlic; 2 inch Ginger, Roughly Chopped; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Cashew (half); 1 Tomato, Quartered; 1½ cup Water; 3 tbsp Groundnut oil; 500 grams Chicken; 3 tsp Salt; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ cup Water; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

45 min
mild
Serves 3
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Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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Also known as Chicken Thokku, Kovai Chicken Halwa · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Coimbatore chicken thokku, or Kovai chicken halwa: chicken in onion, cashew, tomato and spice paste till oil separates. Mild, serves 3, 45 minutes, video.

High protein

Ingredients

22 items

3 people

Groundnut oil5 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom3
Cloves3
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Cumin2 tsp
Onion, Slices3
Garlic6 cloves
Ginger, Roughly Chopped2 inch
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Cashew (half)2 tbsp
Tomato, Quartered1
Water2 cup
Chicken500 grams
Salt3 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Powder2 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts.

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	606kcal	1818kcal
Protein	39g	117g
Carbohydrate	26g	79g
Fat	40g	121g
Fibre	7.6g	23g
Sugar	5.9g	18g

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Method

1
To a kadai, add the oil and heat on a medium flame. Once hot, add in the cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. Then add the fennel seeds, cumin seeds. Once the spices splutter and are fragrant, add in the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook until the onions start to soften, add in the coriander and mint along with turmeric powder.
Groundnut oilCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesFennel SeedsCuminOnionGarlicGingerCoriander LeavesMint LeavesTurmeric Powder
2
Once the onions are around half cooked, add in the cashew nuts. Cook for another 5-6 minutes and add the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes start to soften and the onions are completely cooked and softened. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool completely before blending into a paste. Add water as necessary to blend into a smooth paste.
Cashew (half)TomatoWater
3
In another kadai, add some oil and heat on a medium flame. Add the chicken to a kadai and add salt and turmeric. Once the chicken is half cooked, add in curry leaves. Once they splutter, add red chilli powder, coriander powder, chicken masala and turmeric powder. Mix to combine.
Groundnut oilChickenSaltCurry leavesRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala Powder
4
Once aromatic, add in the blended paste. Add little water and mix till combined. Season with salt. Cook until the oil separates from the gravy.
WaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Coimbatore Chicken Thokku take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Coimbatore Chicken Thokku serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Coimbatore Chicken Thokku vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Coimbatore Chicken Thokku 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 Coimbatore Chicken Thokku?: 500 grams Chicken, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 6 cloves Garlic, 2 inch Ginger, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Coimbatore Chicken Thokku?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Coimbatore Chicken Thokku?: About 606 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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NandhiniDecember 2023
I tried it the taste was awesome But the problem is My husband asking me to do this recipe every weekend. He fell in love with this dish😍❤️
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style FatheenDecember 2023
cashew alternative any ? reply me
Teja sreeOctober 2026
Super and the process was so easy recipe pattasu kelampi duchu aadhi anna enna na ivlo easyavum tasteavum kudutha naan daily chicken vangitu varanum pola
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Sai AdharshJanuary 2026
tasty dish and easy process
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JENEFER. AOctober 2025
The recipe came out well..😊👌
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DhivyaSeptember 2025
அருமையாக இருந்தது வாய்ப்பே இல்லை இந்த மாதிரி நான் சமைச்சு டேஸ்ட் வந்தது இல்ல ரொம்ப தேங்க்ஸ் cookd app
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PavithraMay 2025
turned out delicious
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Vijayakumar SApril 2025
can we prepare this recipie with country chicken?
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Ramya MailvaganamMarch 2025
its so yummy thank you❤️
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Vinodhini SrikanthMarch 2025
trying this 2nd time and its one of my favorites