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    Chicken Kurma

    Posted on Nov 4, 2016 · Last Updated on Jan 21, 2022 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Chicken Kurma

    Chicken Kurma is a flavourful gravy that can be served along with Roti, Biryani, Pulav, Idli, Dosa .It is very mild and flavourful. Chicken is cooked in a coconut and poppy seeds based gravy and sautéed with minimal spices.

    I served my Ghee Rice with Chicken Kurma and the combo was awesome I would say. Now let’s get started.
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    Method:
        1.      Soak Poppy Seeds in water for about 15 mins and then in a blender add in the soaked poppy seeds and coconut add little water and grind to a smooth paste. If you don’t have access to poppy seeds in your place use Cashew nuts, Replace poppy seeds by 8 cashew nuts and grind along with coconut.
        2.      Heat oil in a pan and then add in Fennel Seeds, cloves, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick, Cardamom.
        3.      Add in finely chopped onions and fry till it turn glossy then add in the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.
         4.      Add in finely chopped tomatoes and cook till it leaves oil and then add in the chicken pieces mix well and cook for 2 mins
         5.      Add in Turmeric powder ,Red Chilli powder ,Garam Masala and Salt ,mix well let the masala blend well with the chicken cook for another 5 mins and then add in the ground coconut poppy seeds paste.
         6.      Add the required water and adjust the salt and spice level, cook till the chicken is cooked and add in lemon juice and coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
    Notes:
     
    • If you don’t have access to poppy seeds in your place use Cashew nuts, Replace poppy seeds by 8 cashew nuts and grind along with coconut.
    • Adjust the amount of Red Chilli as per your spice preference.
    • Instead of adding Lemon juice a tbsp. of curd/Yogurt can also be added.
    • Tasted best with Ghee Rice and Onion Raita ,Pairs almost well with all Biryani ,Pulao,Roti.
    Chicken Kurma
     

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    Chicken Kurma

    Chicken Kurma is a flavourful gravy that can be served along with Roti, Biryani, Pulav, Idli, Dosa .It is very mild and flavourful.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 126kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 1 Onion
    • ½ kg Chicken
    • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
    • 1 Tomato
    • Salt as needed
    • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
    • 1 tbsp Chilli powder
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala
    • Water as needed
    • Coriander leaves to garnish
    • 1 tbsp Vinegar /Lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
    • 1 Bay Leaves
    • ½ inch Cinnamon Sticks
    • 3 Cloves
    • 2 Cardamom

    To Grind :

    • ¼ cup Coconut
    • 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds

    Instructions 

    • Soak Poppy Seeds in water for about 15 mins and then in a blender add in the soaked poppy seeds and coconut add little water and grind to a smooth paste. If you don’t have access to poppy seeds in your place use Cashew nuts, Replace poppy seeds by 8 cashew nuts and grind along with coconut.
    • Heat oil in a pan and then add in Fennel Seeds, cloves, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick, Cardamom.
    • Add in finely chopped onions and fry till it turn glossy then add in the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.
    • Add in finely chopped tomatoes and cook till it leaves oil and then add in the chicken pieces mix well and cook for 2 mins
    • Add in Turmeric powder ,Red Chilli powder ,Garam Masala and Salt ,mix well let the masala blend well with the chicken cook for another 5 mins and then add in the ground coconut poppy seeds paste.
    • Add the required water and adjust the salt and spice level, cook till the chicken is cooked and add in lemon juice and coriander leaves and switch off the flame.

    Notes

    • If you don’t have access to poppy seeds in your place use Cashew nuts, Replace poppy seeds by 8 cashew nuts and grind along with coconut.
    • Adjust the amount of Red Chilli as per your spice preference.
    • Instead of adding Lemon juice a tbsp. of curd/Yogurt can also be added.
    • Tasted best with Ghee Rice and Onion Raita ,Pairs almost well with all Biryani ,Pulao,Roti.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.8g | Protein: 6.2g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3.3g | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg
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