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 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.

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Varuthuaracha Chicken Curry

Name: Varuthuaracha Chicken Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1/2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2 Cloves; 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1/2 cup Coconut (Grated); 5 cloves Garlic; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1/2 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 Green Chilli; 2 Onion; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 3 Tomato; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 kg Chicken; 1/2 cup Water; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

30 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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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

3 people

Coconut Oil2½ tbsp
Green Cardamom2
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves2
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Coconut (Grated)1/2 cup
Garlic5 cloves
Curry leaves4 sprigs
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Powder1/2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Onion2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato3
Salt1 tsp
Chicken1/2 kg
Water1/2 cup
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	488kcal	1464kcal
Protein	38g	114g
Carbohydrate	23g	68g
Fat	29g	86g
Fibre	7.2g	22g
Sugar	6.9g	21g

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Method

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 SeedsCoconut (Grated)GarlicCurry leaves
2
Switch off the flame and add all the powdered spices, give it a good mix and blend into a smooth paste
Black PeppercornsKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric Powder
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 leavesGinger Garlic PasteTomato
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

N
NamrataJune 2025
it was delish!
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Geetha Kumaram-HomeFebruary 2024
awesome 👍
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.