Ingredients (Serves 4)
1. Chicken thighs – 1/2 kg, cut into small pieces
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Chilly powder – 1 tsp
Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt – To taste
2. Coconut oil – 1.5 – 2 tbsp
3. Onion – 1.5 – 2 cup, thinly sliced and halved
Ginger – 1.5 tbsp,chopped
Garlic – 6 – 8 large, chopped
Curry leaves – A few
4. Crushed red chilies – 3/4 tsp
Freshly crushed pepper corns – 1/2 tsp or to taste
5. Fennel seeds (roasted) – 1/2 – 3/4 tsp, crushed
6. Salt – To taste
Method
1. Marinate chicken pieces with the other ingredients numbered 1. Set aside for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Heat coconut oil in a pan at medium-high or high heat. Add chicken pieces in 1 or 2 batches and fry until browned (takes about 6 – 10 minutes, do not fry for a very long time otherwise they will turn hard). Transfer to a bowl.
3. In the remaining oil, add onion, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and a pinch of salt. Saute until onion turns golden. Add crushed chilly flakes and pepper powder. Saute for a minute and add fried chicken pieces. Cook for a few minutes at medium-low heat stirring in between. Just before switching off, add crushed fennel seeds and cook for 30 seconds (if you are using unroasted fennel seeds, stir for a minute or so). Switch off. Serve immediately. You can have it as an appetizer or along with rice and other side-dishes. Its super-yummy, do give this a try…happy cooking!!
Recipe Courtesy – My friend Anu Cijo’s mom
Hi Maya,
I tried this recipe with chicken breast. It was super yummy and my friends loved it! Thank you so much for posting such an easy and different recipe. Thanks to Anu’s mom too. 🙂
You’re welcome! Glad that you guys enjoyed it.:)
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🙏🏽🙏🏽thank u
Thanks for your feedback! 🙂
I made it, came out very well and tasty . Everybody loved it . Thanks Maya …. God Bless you and your family .
Thanks a lot for taking time to write here, Archana! Great to know that everyone enjoyed it..