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Coriander Chicken Curry

Coriander Chicken Curry

  • 50 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min

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13 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 Kothamalli Chicken Curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Coriander chicken curry, or kothamalli chicken curry, in a paste of coriander roots, coconut, cashews and green chilli. Mild, serves 4, 50 minutes, video.

High protein

Ingredients

23 items

4 people
  • Oil4 tbsp
  • Cumin2 tsp
  • Garlic8 cloves
  • Cashew (half)¼ cup
  • Green Chilli2
  • Coconut (Grated)1 cup
  • Coriander Roots4
  • Water1¾ cup
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Cinnamon1
  • Green Cardamom3
  • Cloves3
  • Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
  • Curry leaves10
  • Onion, Thinly Sliced2
  • Ginger Garlic Paste½ tbsp
  • Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Coriander Powder½ tbsp
  • Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
  • Salt½ tbsp
  • Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy540kcal2160kcal
Protein30g122g
Carbohydrate21g82g
Fat39g157g
Fibre6.1g24g
Sugar5.7g23g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oIl in a pan, add the cumin seeds, garlic and let it crackle.

    OilCuminGarlic

  2. 2

    Add the cashew nuts, green chillies and cook it till the cashews are slightly brown

    Cashew (half)Green Chilli

  3. 3

    Add the Coconut, saute it for a while. Add the coriander roots and cook it for a minute.

    Coconut (Grated)Coriander Roots

  4. 4

    Transfer the mixture to a blender, add water and blend it to a fine paste.

    Water

  5. 5

    In another pan, heat oil, add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, green chillies, curry leaves and let it crackle.

    OilGheeCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesCuminGreen ChilliCurry leaves

  6. 6

    Add the onions, saute them till they turn golden brown.

    Onion

  7. 7

    Add the ginger garlic paste and cook it for a few seconds.

    Ginger Garlic Paste

  8. 8

    Add turmeric and coriander powder. Cook it for a minute.

    Turmeric PowderCoriander Powder

  9. 9

    Add the chicken and mix it till it coats with the masala.

    Chicken Curry Cut

  10. 10

    Add water, mix well. Cover and cook the chicken for 15 minutes on a medium flame, stirring occasionally.

    Water

  11. 11

    Add the coriander paste, Mix it till the chicken is coated evenly. Season it with salt, pepper and sugar.

    SaltBlack Pepper PowderSugar

  12. 12

    Cover and cook the chicken for 5 minutes on a medium flame, stirring occasionally.

  13. 13

    Transfer the chicken to a bowl. Garnish it with chopped coriander. Serve it with rice, chapati/paratha or dosa.

    Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Coriander Chicken Curry take?
50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Coriander Chicken Curry serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Coriander Chicken Curry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Coriander Chicken Curry 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 Coriander Chicken Curry?
500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 4 Coriander Roots, ½ tbsp Coriander Powder, For Garnish Coriander Leaves, 10 Curry leaves, ¼ cup Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Coriander Chicken Curry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Coriander Chicken Curry?
About 540 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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  • C

    A Cookd cookMarch 2024

    it was wonderful

  • C

    Chandru BharathyOctober 2023

    I tried it and it was yummy 😋

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