How long does Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani take?

1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani serve?

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

Is Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani?

1000 grams Country Chicken, 300 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 20 Dry Red Chilli, 4 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ½ cup Gingelly Oil, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani?

About 362 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani

Name: Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 20 Dry Red Chilli; ½ cup Gingelly Oil; 300 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 4 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1000 grams Country Chicken; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 4 cup Water

65 min
hot
Serves 8
100% liked

Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min

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7 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 Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani, Naatu Kozhi Village Varuval · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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Naatu kozhi chinthamani: country chicken cooked in gingelly oil with dry red chillies and shallots until tender and dry. Spicy, serves 8, 65 min, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

9 items

8 people

Dry Red Chilli20
Gingelly Oil½ cup
Small Onion (Shallots)300 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste4 tbsp
Country Chicken1000 grams
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Salt2 tsp
Water4 cup

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 8 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 8 people
Energy	362kcal	2896kcal
Protein	29g	230g
Carbohydrate	14g	109g
Fat	23g	182g
Fibre	5g	40g
Sugar	3.9g	31g

Cookd masalas for country chicken

Method

1
Destalk, slit and deseed the dry red chillies
Dry Red Chilli
2
Heat Gingely Oil in a pan. Add the slit and deseeded Dried Red Chilli to the hot oil and saute for a minute.
Gingelly Oil
3
Add the Shallots to the pan and continue to saute until the shallots turn translucent.
Small Onion (Shallots)
4
Add Ginger Garlic Paste and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
Ginger Garlic Paste
5
Add the cleaned Country Chicken which is cut into small cubes and mix well.
Country Chicken
6
Add Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, and Salt, mix well and saute.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
7
Add water and continue to cook the chicken until all the water is absorbed and the meat is tender. Approximately for 35-40 mins on medium high heat. Remove from heat and serve this with some steamed rice.
Water

Before you start

How long does Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani take?: 1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani serve?: 8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani?: 1000 grams Country Chicken, 300 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 20 Dry Red Chilli, 4 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ½ cup Gingelly Oil, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Naatu Kozhi Chinthamani?: About 362 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paavai R.KMarch 2023
Will it taste good with chicken breast? it's difficult to get naatukozhi in Germany 🥲
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Suganya JMarch 2023
I am trying this for the first time and it came very well.. family started to believe that i can cook delicious foods.
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A Cookd cookJuly 2024
it came out so delicious! everyone In my family loved it! The taste was authentic! love you cookd!
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surendranFebruary 2024
Came out very well ❤️
Dr. SasikanthMarch 2023
simple , easy and last but not the least yummy
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A Cookd cookFebruary 2023
I felt the chicken is rubbery, I think the cooking time have to be less, otherwise flavour is good
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Raaja SelvanaathanFebruary 2023
Amazing recipe, more better than restaurant taste. Tried in broiler chicken. So simple recipe.
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A Cookd cookJuly 2022
How to prepare Chicken Masala
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kotteeJune 2022
turned out so good
Aathitiyan V SDecember 2021
turned out perfect. the entire family loved it. goes very well with white rice.