How long does Naatu Kozhi Fry take?

1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Naatu Kozhi Fry serve?

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

Is Naatu Kozhi Fry 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 Fry?

1000 grams Country Chicken, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 250 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 10 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Bay Leaves, 4 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Naatu Kozhi Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Naatu Kozhi Fry?

About 404 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Naatu Kozhi Fry

Name: Naatu Kozhi Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 cup Water; 10 Dry Red Chilli; 2 tsp Gingelly Oil; 4 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 4 Green Cardamom; 8 Cloves; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 Star Anise; 10 Curry leaves; 250 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 Tomato; 2 tbsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 1000 grams Country Chicken; 4 cup Water; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

65 min
hot
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 50 min

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13 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 Varuval, Country Chicken Fry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Naatu kozhi fry, or country chicken varuval, cooked in gingelly oil with shallots, red chilli paste and ground pepper. Spicy, serves 6, 65 minutes, video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

22 items

6 people

Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Water5 cup
Dry Red Chilli10
Gingelly Oil2 tsp
Gingelly Oil4 tbsp
Bay Leaves2
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom4
Cloves8
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Star Anise2
Curry leaves10
Small Onion (Shallots)250 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Tomato2
Coriander Powder2 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Salt2 tsp
Country Chicken1000 grams
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

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	404kcal	2424kcal
Protein	38g	229g
Carbohydrate	18g	109g
Fat	22g	131g
Fibre	7.2g	43g
Sugar	4.8g	29g

Cookd masalas for country chicken

Method

1
In a pan, dry roast the black peppercorns and cumin seeds. Remove from heat, grind it into a fine powder using a mixer grinder. Keep Aside.
Black PeppercornsCumin
2
Bring 1 cup of water to boil in a saucepan, add the dried red chilli and cook for 5 mins.
WaterDry Red Chilli
3
Grind the red chillies into a smooth paste and keep aside.
4
In a pan, add 2 tsp of Gingelly oil, add the ground chilli paste and cook for 5 mins over a low flame.
Gingelly Oil
5
In a large Kadai, heat Gingelly oil. Add the Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves, Fennel Seeds and Star Anise.
Gingelly OilBay LeavesCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesFennel SeedsStar Anise
6
Once the spices turn golden brown and are roasted well, add the curry leaves. Add the chopped shallots and saute till it turns golden brown.
Curry leavesSmall Onion (Shallots)
7
Add the ginger-garlic paste and continue to saute. Add the turmeric powder and saute for a minute.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric Powder
8
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
Tomato
9
Add the coriander powder, chilli paste, garam masala, salt and cook for 2 mins.
Coriander PowderGaram Masala PowderSalt
10
Add the country chicken pieces and mix well. The masala should coat on each piece of the chicken. Continue to saute for 3 mins.
Country Chicken
11
Add 4 cups of water and cook for 35 mins
Water
12
Once the chicken is cooked, add the ground pepper and cumin powder. Mix well.
13
Add the chopped coriander leaves and remove from heat. Serve hot as an appetizer.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Naatu Kozhi Fry take?: 1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Naatu Kozhi Fry serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Naatu Kozhi Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Naatu Kozhi Fry 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 Fry?: 1000 grams Country Chicken, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 250 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 10 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Bay Leaves, 4 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Naatu Kozhi Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Naatu Kozhi Fry?: About 404 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

5 notes

R
ram kumarMay 2023
you guys missed to add prepared red chilli paste in the text.. but in the video it’s there
C
A Cookd cookNovember 2023
Awesome taste
M
MirudulaRajam S KJuly 2022
Great recipe, but if u are a spice lover like me, u might want to add more chillies. My mom loved this!!
K
Karthiga ManoharanDecember 2021
it's really good
M
MohanrajDecember 2021
amazing dish