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Idiyappam Kothu

Also known as Idiyappam, Kothu idiyappam · Non-veg · Tiffin, One-pot meals

TiffinOne-pot meals

Total50 min
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves3
Per serving956 cal
Spicemedium
Idiyappam Kothu

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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 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • Groundnut oilGroundnut oil3 tbsp
  • ClovesCloves5
  • TomatoTomato, Chopped130 grams
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder3 tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1 tbsp
  • WaterWater3.5 cup
  • ChickenChicken, With Bone250 grams
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped150 grams
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Finely Chopped2
  • TomatoTomato, Finely Chopped70 grams
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves1 sprigs
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • EggsEggs2
  • IdiyappamIdiyappam3
  • Chicken SalnaChicken Salna1.5 cup
  • ChickenChicken, Cooked150 grams
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil4 tbsp
  • CinnamonCinnamon2 inch
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom1
  • Kalpasi (Stone Flower)Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 tsp
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns1 tsp
  • Fennel SeedsFennel Seeds2 tsp
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli4
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
  • OnionOnion, Slices200 grams
  • Cashew (full)Cashew (full)5
  • Coconut (Grated)Coconut (Grated)½ cup
  • Poppy SeedsPoppy Seeds1 tsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli3
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric 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.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy956kcal2868kcal
Protein47g141g
Carbohydrate50g151g
Fat66g197g
Fibre13g40g
Sugar12g35g

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Method

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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