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Varuthuaracha Chicken Curry

Also known as Kerala Chicken Roast · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves3
Per serving488 cal
Spicemedium
Varuthuaracha Chicken Curry

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

Varutharacha chicken curry, Kerala style, in a roasted coconut, garlic and curry leaf paste. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Ingredients

20 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • Coconut OilCoconut Oil2.5 tbsp
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom2
  • CinnamonCinnamon1 inch
  • ClovesCloves2
  • Fennel SeedsFennel Seeds1 tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves4 sprigs
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns1 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder1 tsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli2
  • OnionOnion2
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • ChickenChicken1/2 kg
  • WaterWater1/2 cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves1 tbsp
  • TomatoTomato3
  • Coconut (Grated)Coconut (Grated)1/2 cup
  • GarlicGarlic5 cloves
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1/2 tbsp
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy488kcal1464kcal
Protein38g114g
Carbohydrate23g68g
Fat29g86g
Fibre7.3g22g
Sugar6.9g21g

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Method

  1. 1

    In a pan pour oil, add grated coconut and garlic cloves and curry leaves, and saute until the coconut turns golden brown.

    Coconut OilGreen CardamomCinnamonClovesFennel SeedsCurry leavesCoconut (Grated)Garlic

  2. 2

    Switch off the flame and add all the powdered spices, give it a good mix and blend into a smooth paste

    Black PeppercornsTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander Powder

  3. 3

    In a kadhai, pour coconut oil, add fennel seeds and the sliced onions, saute until the onions turn translucent and add tomato. Saute until the tomato turns mushy and add the coconut paste

    Coconut OilFennel SeedsGreen ChilliOnionCurry leavesTomatoGinger Garlic Paste

  4. 4

    And add the chicken, pour some water and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

    SaltChickenWaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Varuthuaracha Chicken Curry take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Varuthuaracha Chicken Curry serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Varuthuaracha Chicken Curry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Varuthuaracha Chicken Curry 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 Varuthuaracha Chicken Curry?
1/2 kg Chicken, 1/2 cup Coconut (Grated), 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 tbsp Coriander Powder, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 5 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Varuthuaracha Chicken Curry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Varuthuaracha Chicken Curry?
About 488 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

5 notes
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    NamrataJune 2025

    it was delish!

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  • G

    Geetha Kumaram-HomeFebruary 2024

    awesome 👍

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  • C

    A Cookd cookMarch 2025

    it's really yummy

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    Prasheetha Senthil KumarDecember 2024

    amazing

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    A Cookd cookMarch 2024

    The description doesn't match the video guys. Kindly edit it. The recipe was yummy.

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