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 Mint 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 607 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 tsp Cumin; 6 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Groundnut oil; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Onion, Slices; 500 grams Chicken; 3 tsp Salt; 3 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 2 inch Ginger, Roughly Chopped; 2 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; 1.5 cup Water; 3 tbsp Groundnut oil; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Cashew (half); 1 Tomato, Quartered; ½ cup Water

Also known as Chicken Thokku, Kovai Chicken Halwa · 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 serving607 cal

Spicemild

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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

100% would make this again32 cooks

Ingredients

22 items

Cooking for3 servings

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

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	607kcal	1821kcal
Protein	39g	118g
Carbohydrate	26g	79g
Fat	40g	121g
Fibre	7.7g	23g
Sugar	5.9g	18g

Cookd masalas for chicken

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.
CuminGarlicGroundnut oilFennel SeedsCinnamonOnionClovesGreen CardamomGingerCoriander 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.
WaterCashew (half)Tomato
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.
Turmeric PowderCurry leavesChickenSaltCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderGroundnut oilRed Chilli 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.
Coriander LeavesWater

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 Mint 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 607 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
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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
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Nivetha RajanMarch 2025
it was tasty