How long does Kozhi Uppu Kari take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kozhi Uppu Kari serve?

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

Is Kozhi Uppu Kari 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 Kozhi Uppu Kari?

1 kg Chicken Curry Cut, 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 20 Dry Red Chilli, 15 Garlic, 30 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kozhi Uppu Kari?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kozhi Uppu Kari?

About 411 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kozhi Uppu Kari

Name: Kozhi Uppu Kari
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken Curry Cut; 2 tsp Rock Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 4 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 inch Cinnamon; 20 Dry Red Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 15 Garlic; 30 Small Onion (Shallots), Roughly Chopped; 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 sprigs Curry leaves

45 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min

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5 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 uppu kari, uppu kari · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Kozhi uppu kari, a dry Tamil Nadu chicken with rock salt, turmeric, gingelly oil, shallots and red chilli. Mild, serves 6, 45 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Ingredients

13 items

6 people

Chicken Curry Cut1 kg
Rock Salt2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Gingelly Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Dry Red Chilli20
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Garlic15
Small Onion (Shallots), Roughly Chopped30
Black Pepper Powder2 tsp

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	411kcal	2466kcal
Protein	38g	228g
Carbohydrate	20g	121g
Fat	22g	132g
Fibre	7.4g	44g
Sugar	5.2g	31g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Chicken Curry CutRock SaltTurmeric PowderGinger Garlic Paste
2
Heat oil in a pot and add the mustard seeds. Once they start to crackle, add the fennel seeds, cinnamon and dry red chillies. Saute for a minute.
Gingelly OilMustard SeedsFennel SeedsCinnamonDry Red Chilli
3
Add curry leaves, crushed garlic and shallots. Saute until the shallots begin to turn golden brown.
Curry leavesGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)
4
Add the marinated chicken and mix. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Open the lid and cook until the remaining moisture has evaporated.
5
Add black pepper powder and curry leaves. Mix and remove from the heat. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with any rice dish.
Black Pepper PowderCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Kozhi Uppu Kari take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kozhi Uppu Kari serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kozhi Uppu Kari vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kozhi Uppu Kari 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 Kozhi Uppu Kari?: 1 kg Chicken Curry Cut, 2 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 20 Dry Red Chilli, 15 Garlic, 30 Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kozhi Uppu Kari?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kozhi Uppu Kari?: About 411 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.