How long does Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval serve?

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

Is Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval 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 Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval?

1 kg Chicken Curry Cut, 15 sprigs Curry leaves, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 Cinnamon, 4 Green Cardamom, 5 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval?

About 790 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval

Name: Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 20 Small Onion (Shallots); 4-5 Stalks Coriander Leaves; 15 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 Cinnamon; 4 Green Cardamom; 5 Cloves; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1½ tsp Cumin; 4 Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded and Slit; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 kg Chicken Curry Cut; ¼ cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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6 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 karuveppilai chicken, chicken varuval · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Karuveppillai chicken varuval, a dry Tamil Nadu chicken fry in a ground curry leaf paste and pepper. Mild, serves 3, about 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Ingredients

18 items

3 people

Small Onion (Shallots)20
Coriander Leaves4-5 Stalks
Curry leaves17 sprigs
Oil4 tbsp
Cinnamon1
Green Cardamom4
Cloves5
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded and Slit4
Onion, Thinly Sliced3
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Chicken Curry Cut1 kg
Water¼ cup
Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp

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	790kcal	2370kcal
Protein	74g	222g
Carbohydrate	35g	104g
Fat	42g	126g
Fibre	10g	31g
Sugar	10g	30g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
Add the ingredients for pureeing to a blender and blend them to a fine paste.
Small Onion (Shallots)Coriander LeavesCurry leavesOil
2
Heat oil in a pan, add fennel, cumin seeds, curry leaves and let them crackle. Add the onions and saute till they turn golden brown.
OilCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesFennel SeedsCuminDry Red ChilliCurry leavesOnion
3
Add the masala powders and cook it for a minute. Add the curry leaf paste and cook it well for a minute.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric Powder
4
Add the chicken pieces and cook it for 2-3 minutes on a high flame, mixing continuously.
Chicken Curry Cut
5
Add water, salt and mix well. Cover and cook on a low flame for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
WaterSalt
6
Open the pot, add black pepper powder and mix well. Cook the mixture till it is dry. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot.
Black Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval 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 Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval?: 1 kg Chicken Curry Cut, 15 sprigs Curry leaves, 20 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 Cinnamon, 4 Green Cardamom, 5 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval?: About 790 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.