Kerala Chicken Curry – Thattukada Chicken Curry

Kerala Chicken Curry – Thattukada Chicken Curry

Thattukada Chicken Curry is a delicious, spicy Kerala Nadan Chicken Curry. You can make it as spicy as you like or cut down on the chilli powder/flakes to keep the heat to a medium. My recipe for Thattukada Chicken Curry is only moderately spiced.

‘Thattukada’– The typical Street Hawkers of Kerala often lightly-fry the chicken that has been marinating overnight,  before  making their curries.  Thattukada Curries and dishes are often so tasty! And they don’t involve a huge amount of ingredients.

I have only been lucky to try these dishes a few times in my life, while I was younger and travelling. If you do get the chance to travel to Kerala, I urge you to take a chance on the Humble ‘Thattukada’ and not to be too fussy about it! :).  You will be amazed at how unique the Thattukada cuisine can be.

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Kerala Chicken Curry – Thattukada Chicken Curry

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How to make Kerala Chicken Curry – Thattukada Chicken Curry – Recipe at a glance:

• Marinate chicken.
• Prep ingredients for Masala.
• Par – fry the marinated chicken.
• Start cooking the masala. Add the chicken, and sufficient boiled water.
• Cover and cook till tender. Check and add the final seasoning.

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Ingredients:

Ingredients for Thattukada Chicken Curry:

• 1 kg chicken, skin removed, cut into small  pieces on the bone
• Oil for frying the chicken in batches plus for making the masala. (For authenticity, coconut oil is best)

For marinating the chicken:

• 2 Tbsp finely crushed ginger-garlic paste
• 1 Tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp store -bought Chicken Masala or Meat Masala powder of choice (for homemade meat masala recipe – see notes)
• 3/4- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• ½ tsp Garam Masala ( for our Kerala Garam Masala Recipe- see notes)
• 1 Tbsp or more if you like it spicy – Finely crushed Dried Chilli Flakes – optional

For the masala:

• ¼ tsp mustard seeds
• A pinch of fenugreek seeds
• 2 Tbsp crushed ginger
• 2 Tbsp crushed garlic
• 1-2 Tbsp, sliced green chilli (mild)
• 2 Tbsp curry leaves
• 4 red onions, sliced thinly
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 – 2 1/2 Tbsp coriander powder
• 1 – 2 tsp Tbsp mild/ Kashmiri chilli powder (bright red)
• 1/2 – 1 tsp Fennel seed powder – optional
• Salt to taste (1 – 2 tsp)
• 1 -2 cups hot (boiled) water
• 2 sprigs of coriander, chopped – optional – only if you like it
• a dash of black pepper powder for the final seasoning

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Key Ingredients: Chicken, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Tomatoes, Green Chilli, Curry leaves, Spices, Vinegar, Coconut Oil, Salt.

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