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Naatukozhi Pallipalayam

Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total45 min
Prep10 min
Cook35 min
Serves5
Per serving365 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Party

Naatukozhi Pallipalayam

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10 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Naatukozhi pallipalayam: country chicken cooked dry with red chillies, shallots and coconut. Medium-spicy, serves 5, 45 minutes plus marinating, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

14 items
Cooking for5 servings
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli1
  • Country ChickenCountry Chicken1000 grams
  • GarlicGarlic, Slices3 cloves
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli, Deseeded and Slit5
  • GingerGinger, Chopped2 inch
  • GarlicGarlic, Chopped10 cloves
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • Groundnut oilGroundnut oil2 tbsp
  • Small Onion (Shallots)Small Onion (Shallots)10
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder½ tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder½ tsp
  • WaterWater1 cup
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves1 sprigs
  • CoconutCoconut, Thinly Sliced¼ cup

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 5. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 5
Energy365kcal1825kcal
Protein44g219g
Carbohydrate9.8g49g
Fat18g88g
Fibre2.9g15g
Sugar2.4g12g

Cookd masalas for country chicken

Method

  1. 1

    Blend ginger, garlic, green chilli and turmeric powder to a coarse paste.

    Green ChilliGingerGarlicTurmeric Powder

  2. 2

    Add the paste to the chicken along with salt. Mix it well and let it marinate for 20 minutes.

    Country ChickenSalt

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a pan, add garlic, dry red chillies and let it crackle for a few seconds.

    GarlicDry Red ChilliGroundnut oil

  4. 4

    Add the shallots and saute till it turns translucent.

    Small Onion (Shallots)

  5. 5

    Add the chilli powder and turmeric powder. Keep mixing it and let it cook on a medium flame for a minute.

    Red Chilli PowderTurmeric Powder

  6. 6

    Add the marinated chicken and mix it till it is evenly coated with the masala and it gives out an aroma.

  7. 7

    Add water till it is level with the chicken, season the mixture with salt and mix it well. Cover and cook it till the water evaporates, stirring at regular intervals.

    WaterSalt

  8. 8

    Add curry leaves and the sliced coconut

    Curry leavesCoconut

  9. 9

    Mix it well till all the ingredients combine evenly. Cook the chicken till it is almost dry and aromatic.

  10. 10

    Transfer it to a bowl, garnish it with coriander leaves. Serve it hot.

Before you start

How long does Naatukozhi Pallipalayam take?
45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Naatukozhi Pallipalayam serve?
5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Naatukozhi Pallipalayam vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Naatukozhi Pallipalayam 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 Naatukozhi Pallipalayam?
1000 grams Country Chicken, 1 Green Chilli, 5 Dry Red Chilli, 3 cloves Garlic, 2 inch Ginger, ¼ cup Coconut, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Naatukozhi Pallipalayam?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Naatukozhi Pallipalayam?
About 365 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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    A Cookd cookDecember 2023

    intha mathiri naatukozhi pallipalayam taste panave illa awsm

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