Chicken kuzhambu(no coconut)/ Spicy coconut free chicken gravy

     This is a different version of chicken gravy that is spicy and no coconut is needed. All you need is to prepare the masala and ginger garlic paste. This recipe can be made in less than 30 minutes if you have the masala ready in freezer ahead of time.

           

Ingredients

Chicken(bone-in)- 1 kg
Onion- 1 1/2
Tomato- 2
Cashew- 6
Ginger garlic paste- 3 tsp
Cinnamon- 1 inch
Fennel- 1 tsp
Cumin powder- 1 tsp
Chilli powder- 2 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
Pepper corns- 1 tsp
Curry leaves- 2 sprigs
Oil- 2 tbsp
Ghee- 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves
Salt

Method

• To make the masala, heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and put in cinnamon, fennel and saute for 2 minutes.
• Then add in the sliced onions and saute till brown. 
• Add in one chopped tomato and cook till mushy and add the cashews.
• Then put in all the spice powders and saute keeping flame low.
•  Let it cool completely and blend into a smooth paste.
• To make the gravy, heat up 1 tbsp of oil and ghee in a pan, add in half finely chopped onion and fry it. 
• Put the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell is out. Add the garam masala and mix well.
• Next add the thoroughly cleaned chicken and saute for few minutes till it leaves water out and changes colour.
• Add the curry leaves, and the masala and mix well and with the lid on cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the required water as per the consistency you need.
• Bring it to boil after checking the seasoning and let the gravy thicken. Garnish with coriander leaves.