Kozhi Uppu Kari
Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
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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 itemsCinnamon2 inch
Rock Salt2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Garlic15
Small Onion (Shallots), Roughly Chopped30
Black Pepper Powder2 tsp
Chicken Curry Cut1 kg
Gingelly Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli20
Contains: sesame.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Rock SaltTurmeric PowderGinger Garlic PasteChicken Curry Cut
- 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.
CinnamonGingelly OilMustard SeedsFennel SeedsDry 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, 15 Garlic, 30 Small Onion (Shallots), 20 Dry Red Chilli, 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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