Kerala Nadan Chicken Curry

A simple Nadan-style chicken curry with marinated thigh pieces, whole spices roasted in coconut oil, then simmered with onion, tomato, and coconut water until creamy.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Marinate chicken thigh (skinless) with chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric, pepper, and salt.

Step 2

Roast in coconut oil: mustard seeds, curry leaves, cloves, cinnamon, whole peppercorn, and red chilli flakes.

Step 3

Take out cloves and cinnamon after frying.

Step 4

Add onion, garlic + ginger, and chilli; cook.

Step 5

Add tomato.

Step 6

Put chicken pieces and sauté for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Mix garam masala in a few teaspoons of water; add and sauté.

Step 8

Pour water, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Add coconut water and cook until creamy.

Step 10

Adjust salt or pepper to taste.