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Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval

Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves3
Per serving790 cal
Spicemild
Karuveppillai Chicken Varuval

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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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
Cooking for3 servings
  • Chicken Curry CutChicken Curry Cut1 kg
  • Small Onion (Shallots)Small Onion (Shallots)20
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves4-5 Stalks
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves17 sprigs
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil4 tbsp
  • CinnamonCinnamon1
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom4
  • ClovesCloves5
  • CuminCumin1.5 tsp
  • Fennel SeedsFennel Seeds1 tsp
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli, Deseeded and Slit4
  • OnionOnion, Thinly Sliced3
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • WaterWater¼ cup
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder1 tsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy790kcal2370kcal
Protein74g222g
Carbohydrate35g104g
Fat42g126g
Fibre10g31g
Sugar10g30g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

  1. 1

    Add the ingredients for pureeing to a blender and blend them to a fine paste.

    Small Onion (Shallots)Coriander LeavesCurry leavesSunflower Oil

  2. 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.

    Sunflower OilCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesCuminFennel SeedsDry Red ChilliCurry leavesOnion

  3. 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. 4

    Add the chicken pieces and cook it for 2-3 minutes on a high flame, mixing continuously.

    Chicken Curry Cut

  5. 5

    Add water, salt and mix well. Cover and cook on a low flame for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    SaltWater

  6. 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.

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    CHANA BASHA S KMay 2023

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