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?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

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: 500 grams Chicken; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; As Needed Water; 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots); ½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 sprigs Curry leaves, Chopped; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated)

50 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 35 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 Chicken Poriyal · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

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

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

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

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

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	318kcal	1272kcal
Protein	27g	109g
Carbohydrate	8g	32g
Fat	20g	81g
Fibre	2.6g	10g
Sugar	3.3g	13g

Cookd masalas for chicken

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.
ChickenSaltTurmeric PowderWater
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.
Gingelly OilMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliCurry leavesSmall Onion (Shallots)
4
Add the ginger garlic paste and tomatoes and cook until mushy.
Ginger Garlic PasteTomato
5
Add red chili powder, salt and the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 mins on a medium flame.
Red Chilli PowderSalt
6
Finish with the finely chopped curry leaves and grated coconut.
Curry leavesCoconut (Grated)

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?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
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.