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    Chicken Kothu Kari

    Posted on Feb 18, 2018 · Last Updated on Jul 21, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Chicken Kothu Kari is a popular South Indian Street food , particularly from the Tamil Nadu state. It consists of shredded chicken cooked with a lot of wonderful local spice powders. This spicy and flavorful dish is typically served with parotta or chapati.

    Chicken Kothu Kari

    Chicken Kothu Kari | Road Side Shop style Shredded Chicken with step by step pictures .Road side shop foods always brings in the best flavour. This shredded chicken is one such recipe we normally get this in the local parotta shop. No star hotel recipe can match this taste. So when I was searching for the recipe I found it from my friend , It tastes super yummy and it is a winner .So do try it out.

    Road Side Shop style Shredded Chicken

    How to make Chicken Kothu Kari

    Prepare the Masala Paste

     In a blender chopped onion , tomato , ginger and garlic.

    In a blender chopped onion , tomato , ginger and garlic.

    Also add the spice powders.

    Also add the spice powders.

    Next add Cumin seeds, Fennel seeds , Pepper and cardamom.

    Next add Cumin seeds, Fennel seeds , Pepper and cardamom.

    Blend everything to a paste without adding water.

    Blend everything to a paste without adding water.

    Cook Chicken

    Clean the chicken and take them in a pressure cooker.

    Clean the chicken and take them in a pressure cooker.

    To this add the ground masala paste and ¼ cup water and mix well with the chicken.

    add the ground masala paste and ¼ cup water and mix well with the chicken.

    Pressure cook for 4 whistles and wait till the pressure subsides on its own and then open.

    Pressure cook chicken for 4 whistles

    Separate the flesh from the chicken and the bones and set aside. Collect the remaining masala from the pressure cooker and set aside.

    Separate the flesh from the chicken and the bones

    Spice up the Chicken:

    In a pan add oil once the oil heats up add Fennel seeds ,Green Chili and Curry Leaves.

    saute fennel seeds and curry leaves in oil

    Next add the onion and cook till the onions turn translucent.

     add onion and cook till translucent.

    and then add the tomato and cook till it turns mushy.

    add the tomato and cook till it turns mushy.

    Next add ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves.

    add ginger garlic paste

    Now add the remaining spice powders. Red chilli powder, Garam Masala, Turmeric Powder and Mix well.

    Now add the remaining spice powders

    Also add the collected masala from the pressure cooker.

    Also add the collected masala from the pressure cooker after cooking chicken

    Simmer and Combine:

    Cook in a low flame for 5 mins and then add the shredded chicken.

    add the shredded chicken.

    Give a good mix and allow it to cook in a low flame for 10 mins. Add little water if it is too dry .Now add roasted gram dal powder mix well .

    simmer for 10 mins and add roasted gram dal powder mix well

    Also add lemon juice.

    add lemon juice.

    Garnish and Serve:

    Mix well and switch off the flame. Finally garnish with Coriander leaves.

     Finally garnish with Coriander leaves.
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    Chicken Kothu Kari

    Chicken Kothu Kari is a popular South Indian Street food , particularly from the Tamil Nadu state. It consists of shredded chicken cooked with a lot of wonderful local spice powders. This spicy and flavorful dish is typically served with parotta or chapati.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: TamilNadu
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 137kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    To Grind:

    • 1 Onion
    • 1 Tomato
    • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
    • 1 tsp Chilli powder
    • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
    • 1 tsp Pepper Powder
    • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds

    Other Ingredients :

    • ½ kg Chicken
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
    • 2 Green Chilli
    • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
    • 2 Onion
    • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
    • 2 Tomato
    • Salt as needed
    • 1 tsp Chilli powder
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • ½ tsp Garam Masala
    • 3 tbsp Roasted Gram Dal powder
    • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
    • Coriander leaves to garnish

    Instructions 

    Prepare the Masala Paste

    • In a blender chopped onion , tomato , ginger and garlic.
    • Also add the spice powders.
    • Next add Cumin seeds, Fennel seeds , Pepper and cardamom.
    • Blend everything to a paste without adding water.

    Cook Chicken

    • Clean the chicken and take them in a pressure cooker.
    • To this add the ground masala paste and ¼ cup water and mix well with the chicken.
    • Pressure cook for 4 whistles and wait till the pressure subsides on its own and then open.
    • Separate the flesh from the chicken and the bones and set aside. Collect the remaining masala from the pressure cooker and set aside.

    Spice up the Chicken:

    • In a pan add oil once the oil heats up add Fennel seeds ,Green Chili and Curry Leaves.
    • Next add the onion and cook till the onions turn translucent.
    • Next add ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves.
    • Finally add the tomato and cook till it turns mushy.
    • Now add the remaining spice powders. Red chilli powder, Garam Masala, Turmeric Powder and Mix well. Also add the collected masala from the pressure cooker.

    Simmer and Combine:

    • Cook in a low flame for 5 mins and then add in the shredded chicken.
    • Give a good mix and allow it to cook in a low flame for 10 mins. Add little water if it is too dry .Now add roasted gram dal powder mix well .
    • Also add lemon juice.

    Garnish and Serve:

    • Mix well and switch off the flame. Finally garnish with Coriander leaves.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.8g | Protein: 15.8g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 2.5g | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

    Note: This post is originally from 2018. I have updated with new Recipe card, Pictures and video now.

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