How long does Cookd Chicken Thokku take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Cookd Chicken Thokku serve?

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

Is Cookd Chicken Thokku spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Cookd Chicken Thokku?

500 grams Chicken, 15 grams Cookd Chicken Masala, 80 grams Onion, 80 grams Tomato, 1 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Chicken Thokku?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cookd Chicken Thokku?

About 308 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cookd Chicken Thokku

Name: Cookd Chicken Thokku
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Dry Red Chilli; 80 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 80 grams Tomato, Finely Chopped; 15 grams Cookd Chicken Masala; ¼ cup Water; 500 grams Chicken, Boneless; as needed Salt; as needed Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

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

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

Total35 min

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving308 cal

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Good for: Party

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Chicken thokku, a thick Tamil Nadu chicken masala with onion, tomato and Cookd Chicken Masala. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

14 items

Cooking for4 servings

Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Dry Red Chilli1
Onion, Finely Chopped80 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped80 grams
Cookd Chicken Masala15 grams
Water¼ cup
Chicken, Boneless500 grams
Saltas needed
Coriander Leaves, Finely Choppedas needed

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	308kcal	1232kcal
Protein	27g	108g
Carbohydrate	6.7g	27g
Fat	20g	78g
Fibre	1.9g	7.6g
Sugar	1.7g	6.8g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
In a kadai, heat oil. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Now add curry leaves and dry red chilli. Add onion and saute until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes, followed by green chilli. Add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes away. Add tomatoes and saute until soft
Sunflower OilMustard SeedsCuminCurry leavesDry Red ChilliOnionGreen ChilliGinger Garlic PasteTomato
2
Now add Cookd Chicken Masala and mix. Add water to this and cook until the oil starts to separate Add chicken and mix
Cookd Chicken MasalaWaterChicken
3
Cook it till the gravy is thick again, releases oil, and the meat is tender. Adjust salt. Finish with coriander leaves.
SaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Cookd Chicken Thokku take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cookd Chicken Thokku serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Chicken Thokku vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Cookd Chicken Thokku spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Cookd Chicken Thokku?: 500 grams Chicken, 15 grams Cookd Chicken Masala, 80 grams Onion, 80 grams Tomato, 1 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Chicken Thokku?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Chicken Thokku?: About 308 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.