Kerala-Style Chicken (Nadan Khozi Curry) Recipe

Name: Kerala-Style Chicken (Nadan Khozi Curry) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs, split into drumsticks and thighs; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 dry bay leaf; 1-inch piece cinnamon; 6 peppercorns; 2 white cardamon pods; 2 whole red chiles or 1 tablespoon red chilli powder; 1 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 teaspoon whole black mustard seeds; 10 curry leaves; 1 medium onion chopped fine (about 1 cup); 1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon); 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 cup coconut milk; Kosher salt

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:50min

Nadan Khozi is an aromatic chicken dish from Kerala, in southern India. Lightly roasted spices are blended together and gently simmered in coconut milk to give this dish a delicate smoky flavor.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:35:01 GMT