Idicha Kozhi Varuval
- 30 min
- medium
- Serves 3
Idicha kozhi varuval: pressure-cooked chicken shredded by hand and tossed in coconut oil with onion and pepper. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 minutes, video.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
Ingredients
Coconut Oil1 tsp
Chicken Drumstick and Thigh2
Salt¼ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Water1½ cup
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Green Chilli2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
SaltTo Taste
Water2 tbsp
Curry leaves10
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
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 | 214kcal | 642kcal |
| Protein | 21g | 62g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.5g | 20g |
| Fat | 11g | 34g |
| Fibre | 1.4g | 4.2g |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 5.1g |
Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick and thigh
Method
In a pressure cooker, add 1 tsp of oil, add the chicken and saute for 30 seconds. Add ¼ tsp of salt and turmeric powder. Add 1 ½ cups of water and pressure cook the chicken for 4 Whistles.
Once the pressure settles down, remove the chicken from the pressure cooker and shred it using your hands. Keep the shredded chicken pieces with bone aside.
In another pan, heat 1 tbsp Coconut oil, add the onions and saute until they are translucent.
Add the finely chopped green chillies and ginger-garlic paste and saute until the raw smell leaves.
Add chilli powder, garam masala powder, salt and saute until the spices are cooked.
Add the shredded chicken pieces and toss. Add 2 tbsp of water or chicken stock water.
Add the curry leaves, black pepper powder and coriander leaves.
Before you start
- How long does Idicha Kozhi Varuval take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Idicha Kozhi Varuval serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Idicha Kozhi Varuval vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Idicha Kozhi Varuval 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 Idicha Kozhi Varuval?
- 2 Chicken Drumstick and Thigh, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 1 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Idicha Kozhi Varuval?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Idicha Kozhi Varuval?
- About 214 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
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Abhi SMarch 2026
Easy recipe. Turned out well and very tasty. Enjoyed it.


