Idiyappam Kothu
Also known as Idiyappam, Kothu idiyappam · Non-veg · Tiffin, One-pot meals
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Idiyappam kothu: idiyappam shredded on a tawa with eggs, chicken and a chicken salna on a roasted coconut paste. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 50 min, video.
Ingredients
32 itemsCumin1 tsp
Groundnut oil3 tbsp
Cloves5
Tomato, Chopped130 grams
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder3 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Water3.5 cup
Chicken, With Bone250 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped150 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Tomato, Finely Chopped70 grams
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Salt2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Eggs2
Idiyappam3
Chicken Salna1.5 cup
Chicken, Cooked150 grams
Sunflower Oil4 tbsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Green Cardamom1
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Fennel Seeds2 tsp
Dry Red Chilli4
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Onion, Slices200 grams
Cashew (full)5
Coconut (Grated)½ cup
Poppy Seeds1 tsp
Green Chilli3
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.
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 | 956kcal | 2868kcal |
| Protein | 47g | 141g |
| Carbohydrate | 50g | 151g |
| Fat | 66g | 197g |
| Fibre | 13g | 40g |
| Sugar | 12g | 35g |
Cookd masalas for idiyappam
Method
- 1
In a pan add all the ingredients mentioned under roast and grind in the same order. Once this is roasted, grind it into a smooth paste in a mixer grinder with little water.
CuminSunflower OilCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomKalpasi (Stone Flower)Black PeppercornsFennel SeedsDry Red ChilliCashew (full)Coconut (Grated)WaterPoppy Seeds
- 2
In a pot, add Oil, Cinnamon, Cloves, Green Chilli, Onion. Cook until onions are slightly golden. Add Ginger Garlic Paste, Cook, until the raw smell of ginger and garlic leaves. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are mushy.
Groundnut oilClovesTomatoGinger Garlic PasteOnionCinnamonGreen Chilli
- 3
Add Kashmiri Chilli powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the ground paste, salt to the pan. Cook this for 2 minutes. Add the chicken, 3 cups of water and cook for 20 mins, until the oil separates from the gravy and floats on top.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderWaterChickenWaterTurmeric PowderSalt
- 4
In a Tawa/Pan, heat oil and add the finely chopped onions, green chilli and curry leaves. Once the onions are translucent add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are mushy.
OnionGreen ChilliTomatoCurry leavesSunflower Oil
- 5
Add the Eggs and Salt to the Pan/Tawa. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Add the idiyappam, Chicken Salna, Shredded Chicken, mix well until combined and continue to cook by mixing it for 4 minutes.
SaltEggsIdiyappamChicken SalnaChicken
- 6
Use the iron/steel ladle shred the idiyappam into small bits Add the Black Pepper Powder, Coriander leaves, mix well and remove from the heat.
Black Pepper Powder
Before you start
- How long does Idiyappam Kothu take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Idiyappam Kothu serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Idiyappam Kothu vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Idiyappam Kothu 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 Idiyappam Kothu?
- 3 Idiyappam, 250 grams Chicken, 1.5 cup Chicken Salna, 2 Eggs, 130 grams Tomato, 150 grams Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Idiyappam Kothu?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Idiyappam Kothu?
- About 956 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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