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, 1½ cup Coconut (Grated), 1½ 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: 1½ cup Coconut (Grated); 12 Dry Red Chilli; ½ tsp Salt; 4 tbsp Water; 200 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 8 Green Chilli; 13 cloves Garlic; 2 inch Ginger; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1½ tbsp Lemon Juice

35 min
hot
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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5 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 Easy Chicken Roast · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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

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

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Coconut (Grated)1½ cup
Dry Red Chilli12
Salt1½ tsp
Water4 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)200 grams
Green Chilli8
Garlic13 cloves
Ginger2 inch
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Chicken Boneless Cubes500 grams
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Lemon Juice1½ tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
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 ChilliSaltWaterSmall 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.
Coconut OilSalt
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, 1½ cup Coconut (Grated), 1½ 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.

Tips from other cooks

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?