How long does Pidiyum Kozhiyum take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Pidiyum Kozhiyum serve?

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

Is Pidiyum Kozhiyum 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 Pidiyum Kozhiyum?

500 grams Chicken, 300 grams Rice Flour, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 10 grams Ginger, 15 grams Garlic, 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Pidiyum Kozhiyum?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Pidiyum Kozhiyum?

About 844 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Pidiyum Kozhiyum

Name: Pidiyum Kozhiyum
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: as needed Coconut Oil; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 10 grams Ginger, Crushed; 15 grams Garlic, Crushed; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 Onion, Slices; 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), Slices; 1½ tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tbsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 500 grams Chicken; 2 tsp Salt; 5 ml Lemon Juice; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Coconut Milk, Thinly Sliced; 120 ml Coconut Milk, Thick Slices; ½ tbsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 300 grams Rice Flour, Roasted; 1 cup Coconut (Grated); 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Warm Water; 1.5 litre Water; 1 tsp Cumin; 3 cup Coconut Milk

60 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min

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6 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 Pidi and Kozhi curry, Paal Kozhukatta · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free Dairy-free

Pidiyum kozhiyum pairs a Kerala coconut milk chicken curry with pidi, rice flour and coconut dumplings. Medium-spicy, serves 6, about an hour, with video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

25 items

6 people

Coconut Oilas needed
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Ginger, Crushed10 grams
Garlic, Crushed15 grams
Green Chilli, Slit3
Onion, Slices2
Small Onion (Shallots), Slices100 grams
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1½ tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Powder½ tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Chicken500 grams
Salt3 tsp
Lemon Juice5 ml
Water1 cup
Coconut Milk, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Coconut Milk, Thick Slices120 ml
Garam Masala Powder½ tbsp
Rice Flour, Roasted300 grams
Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Cumin2 tsp
Warm Water1 cup
Water1.5 litre
Coconut Milk3 cup

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	844kcal	5064kcal
Protein	27g	160g
Carbohydrate	63g	378g
Fat	58g	347g
Fibre	9.4g	56g
Sugar	10g	62g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

1
Heat up the oil in a pan, add curry leaves and crushed ginger/garlic. Saute it for a few minutes. Add green chillies, onion and shallots. Caramelise it nicely and reduce it into a paste
Coconut OilCurry leavesGingerGarlicGreen ChilliOnionSmall Onion (Shallots)
2
Add kashmiri powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and fennel seeds. Saute it under low heat for 5-10 minutes. Make sure it’s not burnt. Add the chicken with some salt, lime juice and water. Let it boil.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderFennel SeedsChickenSaltLemon JuiceWater
3
Add thin coconut milk and completely boil the curry. Now switch off the stove and add thick coconut milk, garam masala and curry leaves.
Coconut MilkCoconut MilkGaram Masala PowderCurry leaves
4
In a bowl, add rice flour, grated coconut, cumin seeds and salt. Make a dough using warm water.
Rice FlourCoconut (Grated)CuminSalt
5
Make it into small balls and keep it aside. (use oil in your hands to make balls without sticking)
Warm Water
6
In a pot, boil a litre and half of water and add cumin seeds. Add the rice balls with coconut milk and let it reduce into thick creamy consistency. You can add sugar for more sweetness. (it’s optional)
WaterCuminCoconut Milk

Before you start

How long does Pidiyum Kozhiyum take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pidiyum Kozhiyum serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pidiyum Kozhiyum vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Pidiyum Kozhiyum 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 Pidiyum Kozhiyum?: 500 grams Chicken, 300 grams Rice Flour, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 10 grams Ginger, 15 grams Garlic, 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pidiyum Kozhiyum?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pidiyum Kozhiyum?: About 844 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.