Kerala Chicken Roast Recipe
Kerala Chicken Roast Recipe is a no fuss recipe that is loaded with flavours. Chicken is marinated in spices and cooked in a onion tomato gravy. The fiery red colour and the delicious gravy of the chicken curry is sure to impress you as well.
Ingredients
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500 grams Chicken
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For marination
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1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
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1 teaspoon Lemon juice
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Salt
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to taste
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Ingredients for masala
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3 Onions
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thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon Ginger
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finely chopped
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1 tablespoon Garlic
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finely chopped
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2-1/2 teaspoons Coriander Powder (Dhania)
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1-1/2 teaspoons Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
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1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
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1/2 teaspoon Fennel Powder
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3 Tomatoes
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thinly sliced
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2 sprig Curry leaves
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Salt
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to taste
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2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
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as required
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Kerala Chicken Roast recipe, wash and clean the chicken pieces
Step 2
In a mixing bowl marinate the cleaned chicken along with turmeric powder, kashmiri chili powder, lemon juice and salt to taste and keep in the refrigerator for half an hour
Step 3
This will help the chicken get tender
Step 4
Shallow fry the marinated chicken pieces in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat till it becomes golden brown on either side the chicken is just about cooked
Step 5
Remove the chicken pieces from the pan
Step 6
To the same pan, heat oil on medium heat; add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt
Step 7
Cook till onions turn golden brown
Step 8
Add the ginger and garlic and cook for a few seconds until the flavours start coming through
Step 9
Add coriander, red chilli, garam masala fennel powder and saute for a few seconds till masala is cooked through
Step 10
Add sliced tomatoes and curry leaves along salt and mix well
Step 11
When the tomatoes become soft, add one or two spoons of water to get a nice paste like consistency
Step 12
At this stage, add the fried chicken pieces and give a good stir till the masala coats the chicken well
Step 13
The Kerala Chicken Roast pieces should be succulent coated well with the masala
Step 14
Stir fry the chicken in the masala for about 4 to 5 minutes
Step 15
Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
Step 16
Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Kerala Chicken Roast to a serving bowl
Step 17
Serve Kerala Chicken Roast along with Malabar Parotta, Steamed Rice, Pineapple Rasam and a Cabbage Thoran for a weeknight dinner or even a special weekend lunch