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Pournami Chicken Roast

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

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamLow carbHigh proteinGluten-free

Total60 min
Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Serves4
Per serving314 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Christmas

Pournami Chicken Roast

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

Pournami chicken roast: country chicken with shallots, neem flowers and a roasted coconut, fennel and pepper masala. Mild, serves 4, 1 hour, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

20 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • Dry Ginger PowderDry Ginger Powder½ tsp
  • Country ChickenCountry Chicken500 grams
  • CurdCurd¼ cup
  • Coriander SeedsCoriander Seeds1 tbsp
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • Fennel SeedsFennel Seeds½ tbsp
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns½ tbsp
  • GarlicGarlic, Crushed1 tbsp
  • Coconut (Grated)Coconut (Grated)¼ cup
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves1 sprigs
  • Gingelly OilGingelly Oil2 tbsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder1 tsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds½ tsp
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli3
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli2
  • Small Onion (Shallots)Small Onion (Shallots)150 grams
  • WaterWater1.5 cup
  • Dried Neem FlowerDried Neem Flower½ tsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leavesfor garnish

Contains: milk, sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy314kcal1256kcal
Protein29g117g
Carbohydrate13g53g
Fat17g68g
Fibre4.2g17g
Sugar4.5g18g

Cookd masalas for country chicken

Method

  1. 1

    Roast coriander seeds, black pepper, fennel seeds, curry leaves and grated coconut. Grind it and keep it aside.

    Coriander SeedsCuminFennel SeedsBlack PeppercornsCoconut (Grated)

  2. 2

    In a pan pour oil, add mustard seeds, dry red chillies, curry leaves, crushed garlic, green chillies and chukk podi. Stir for a minute. Add shallots and grinded powder and saute for few minutes.

    Dry Ginger PowderGarlicCurry leavesGingelly OilMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliGreen ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)

  3. 3

    Add the chicken and garam masala. Mix it thoroughly Pour a quarter cup of curd, salt with some water and keep it boiling.

    Country ChickenCurdGaram Masala PowderSaltWater

  4. 4

    Finish it off with neem flowers and coriander leaves.

    Dried Neem FlowerCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Pournami Chicken Roast take?
1 hour from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pournami Chicken Roast serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pournami Chicken Roast vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Pournami Chicken Roast 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 Pournami Chicken Roast?
500 grams Country Chicken, ¼ cup Curd, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), ½ tsp Dried Neem Flower, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pournami Chicken Roast?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pournami Chicken Roast?
About 314 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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