How long does Kozhi Poriyal take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kozhi Poriyal serve?

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

Is Kozhi Poriyal 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 Kozhi Poriyal?

500 grams Chicken, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Tomato, 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kozhi Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kozhi Poriyal?

About 318 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kozhi Poriyal

Name: Kozhi Poriyal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; As Needed Water; 2 Dry Red Chilli; ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots); 2 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); ½ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 sprigs Curry leaves, Chopped; 500 grams Chicken

Also known as Chicken Poriyal · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total50 min

Prep15 min

Cook35 min

Serves4

Per serving318 cal

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Kozhi poriyal: pressure-cooked chicken shredded and stir-fried with shallots, red chillies, curry leaves and coconut. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 50 min, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

14 items

Cooking for4 servings

Turmeric Powder½ tsp
WaterAs Needed
Dry Red Chilli2
Small Onion (Shallots)½ cup
Tomato, Finely Chopped2
Salt1 tsp
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Gingelly Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Ginger Garlic Paste½ tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Curry leaves, Chopped1 sprigs
Chicken500 grams

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	318kcal	1272kcal
Protein	27g	109g
Carbohydrate	8g	32g
Fat	20g	81g
Fibre	2.6g	10g
Sugar	3.3g	13g

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Method

1
Cut the chicken into large pieces. Add salt, turmeric powder and water and pressure cook for 15 mins on a low flame after the first whistle on a high flame.
Turmeric PowderWaterSaltChicken
2
Allow the pressure to release naturally and shred the chicken pieces and discard the bones.
3
In a kadai, heat oil and add the mustard seeds and let them splutter, add the red chillies and curry leaves. Add the shallots and saute until brown.
Dry Red ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)Gingelly OilMustard SeedsCurry leaves
4
Add the ginger garlic paste and tomatoes and cook until mushy.
TomatoGinger Garlic Paste
5
Add red chili powder, salt and the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 mins on a medium flame.
SaltRed Chilli Powder
6
Finish with the finely chopped curry leaves and grated coconut.
Coconut (Grated)Curry leaves

Before you start

How long does Kozhi Poriyal take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kozhi Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kozhi Poriyal vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kozhi Poriyal 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 Kozhi Poriyal?: 500 grams Chicken, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Tomato, 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kozhi Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kozhi Poriyal?: About 318 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.