How long does Pudhu Chicken take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Pudhu Chicken serve?

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

Is Pudhu Chicken 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 Pudhu Chicken?

500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 1.5 cup Coconut (Grated), 1.5 tbsp Lemon Juice, 200 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 12 Dry Red Chilli, 8 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Pudhu Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Pudhu Chicken?

About 437 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Pudhu Chicken

Name: Pudhu Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1.5 cup Coconut (Grated); 1 tsp Salt; 12 Dry Red Chilli; 4 tbsp Water; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 8 Green Chilli; 200 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 13 cloves Garlic; 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; 2 inch Ginger; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1.5 tbsp Lemon Juice

Also known as Easy Chicken Roast · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Serves4

Per serving437 cal

Spicehot

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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Pudhu chicken is a Tamil Nadu chicken roast tossed with coconut thogayal and pounded shallots in coconut oil. Spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Ingredients

12 items

Cooking for4 servings

Coconut (Grated)1.5 cup
Salt1.5 tsp
Dry Red Chilli12
Water4 tbsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Green Chilli8
Small Onion (Shallots)200 grams
Garlic13 cloves
Chicken Boneless Cubes500 grams
Ginger2 inch
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Lemon Juice1.5 tbsp

Nutrition

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

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	437kcal	1748kcal
Protein	33g	132g
Carbohydrate	25g	100g
Fat	24g	98g
Fibre	9.4g	38g
Sugar	7.8g	31g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

Method

1
To make the thogayal, add the ingredients required for the thogayal to a blender and blend until cohesive.
Coconut (Grated)Dry Red ChilliWaterSaltSmall Onion (Shallots)
2
In a mortar and pestle, add all the ingredients required for the paste and pound well. The ingredients should be nice and crushed but not pasty.
Green ChilliGarlicGinger
3
To a hot pan, add oil. Once very hot, add the shallot mixture and saute on a high heat for 7-8 minutes, until the shallots are deeply golden brown and crispy.
SaltCoconut Oil
4
Then add the chicken along with the thogayal. Toss to combine well and cook on a high heat for another 6-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and the raw flavour of the coconut is gone.
Chicken Boneless CubesCurry leaves
5
Turn the flame off and add lemon juice along with the crushed mor molaga. Mix to combine well.
Lemon Juice

Before you start

How long does Pudhu Chicken take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pudhu Chicken serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pudhu Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Pudhu Chicken 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 Pudhu Chicken?: 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 1.5 cup Coconut (Grated), 1.5 tbsp Lemon Juice, 200 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 12 Dry Red Chilli, 8 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pudhu Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pudhu Chicken?: About 437 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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2 notes

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Akshaya JawaharlalMay 2024
I have tried this and the output was very tasty. thanks for the pudhu chicken recipe. Everyone loved it in my home.
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Harini MMay 2024
is mor melaga mandatory?