How long does Garelu and Chicken Curry take?

1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.

How many people does Garelu and Chicken Curry serve?

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

Is Garelu and Chicken Curry 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 Garelu and Chicken Curry?

500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 2 cup Urad Dal (whole), ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 1 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Garelu and Chicken Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Garelu and Chicken Curry?

About 694 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Garelu and Chicken Curry

Name: Garelu and Chicken Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 2 cup Urad Dal (whole); 1 inch Ginger; 2 tsp Salt; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Cumin; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; For Deep Frying Oil; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 inch Cinnamon; 1 Star Anise; 4 Cloves; 4 Green Cardamom; 3 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

70 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 60 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Garelu and chicken curry pairs crisp Andhra urad dal vadas with a kadai chicken curry. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 70 minutes plus soaking, step-by-step video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

22 items

4 people

Urad Dal (whole)2 cup
Ginger1 inch
Salt3½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped4
Cumin1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
OilFor Deep Frying
Oil1 tbsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Star Anise1
Cloves4
Green Cardamom4
Green Chilli, Slit3
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Water1 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Nutrition

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

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	694kcal	2776kcal
Protein	55g	221g
Carbohydrate	83g	332g
Fat	18g	72g
Fibre	24g	98g
Sugar	4.8g	19g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Madras 65
from ₹94
Madras 65from ₹94

Method

1
Soak the urad dal for at least 2 hours but no more than 3 hours. Drain the urad dal and blend it in a mixie along with ginger, in batches, making sure the previous batch is fully blended before adding more. Add water bit by bit to ensure a smooth batter is formed.
Urad Dal (whole)Ginger
2
Add the rest of the ingredients into the batter and mix to form a cohesive batter.
SaltOnionCuminGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves
3
To shape the garelu, take a banana leaf and wet it with a little water. Wet your hands, take a small portion of batter, and place it in the centre of the banana leaf. Gently flatten it into a disc and poke a hole in the centre. Take the leaf in your hand and slowly peel it away from the formed garelu.
4
The garelu should easily slide off your hand at this point. Slide it into the hot oil and deep fry for 3 minutes on each side. The end result should be deeply golden brown and crispy.
Oil
5
To make the chicken curry, heat oil in a kadai. Once hot, add the whole spices. Toast them for 1 minute on a medium heat.
OilCinnamonStar AniseClovesGreen Cardamom
6
Once they are fragrant, add the onions, salt and green chilli to the kadai and saute on a medium high heat for 6 - 7 minutes or until they start to turn lightly golden.
OnionSaltGreen Chilli
7
Then add the ginger garlic paste and cook it until the raw smell disappears. Add the chicken and mix to combine it well.
Ginger Garlic PasteChicken Curry Cut
8
Add the powdered spices and cook on a medium high heat for 3-4 minutes.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCumin PowderCoriander PowderSalt
9
Once the chicken starts to stick to the bottom of the pan, add the water and scrape the bottom of the pan. Simmer and cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes. The gravy should have significantly thickened and the chicken should be cooked. Garnish with the coriander leaves and serve hot with the Garelu.
WaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Garelu and Chicken Curry take?: 1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.
How many people does Garelu and Chicken Curry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Garelu and Chicken Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Garelu and Chicken Curry 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 Garelu and Chicken Curry?: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 2 cup Urad Dal (whole), ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 1 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Garelu and Chicken Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Garelu and Chicken Curry?: About 694 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.