Learn how to make Kerela Chilli Chicken
Kerela chili chicken is a mouth-watering chicken recipe.
If you are a fan of spicy food then this South Indian version of chili chicken is for you 😀
This delicious healthy recipe is native to Kerela and a must try if you enjoy the Indo-Chinese chili chicken.
This dish is perfect for a day when you want to make something special yet comforting.
It has a burst of flavors and the tender chicken that will melt in your mouth.
Chicken is lean meat with loads of protein which increases your metabolism, protects against cancer and improves bone health.
Make this recipe for your friends & family and delight them with this delicious chicken fry.
Try this authentic yummy recipe and let us know in the comments section below how you liked it.
Ingredient
500 gms chicken, curry cut
1 tsp ginger, chopped
1 tsp garlic, chopped
½ cup shallots diced
¼ cup dry coconut slices
1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp vinegar
½ cup capsicum diced
2 sprigs spring onion cut diagonally
1 sprig spring onion chopped (for garnishing)
2 sprig curry leaves
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp lemon juice
3 green chilies, slit
for masala powder
½ tsp fennel seeds
½ inch cinnamon
3 cloves
1-star anise
¼ tsp whole black pepper
Method
Dry roast and grind all the ingredients under ‘For masala powder’ in a blender to a fine powder.
Marinate the chicken with powdered masala, chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric, cumin powder, vinegar and 1/2 tsp salt for an hour.
Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves, ginger, garlic, and green chilies.
Once they splutter add shallots, capsicum, coconut, and saute until it turns golden brown.
Add chicken, salt and saute for 10 mins on high heat stirring well in between.
Cover and cook for 10 mins or till the chicken is half cooked.
Uncover the pan and spring onions and saute on high heat till the chicken is cooked.
Switch off the flame and add the lemon juice and mix.
Garnish with chopped spring onion and serve hot.
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