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Nadan Chicken Curry

Kerala chicken curry, also called nadan chicken curry is a specialty of Kerala, one of the Southern Indian states.

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This simple chicken curry is full of delicious flavors from coconut oil, fresh coconut, fennel seeds and other Indian spices. 

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Ingredients

Chicken thighs

Coconut oil

Lemon juice

Grated coconut

Fennel seeds

Onions

Pearl onions

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Marinate chicken thighs with Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, salt, pepper and lemon juice.

Step 1: Marinate

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Sauté onions and curry leaves in coconut oil. Add minced ginger and garlic and sauté until it browns.

Step 2: Make The Gravy

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Add the marinated chicken thighs and sauté  for 5 minutes.  Add all the spices and water.

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Bring the curry to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

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Blend grated coconut with fennel seeds and water. Add to the gravy along with garam masala.

Step 3: Add Coconut Paste

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Sauté dry chilies, pearl onions and curry leaves in coconut oil. Mix into the curry.

Step 4: Tempering

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Turn off the flame.  Serve with white/brown rice, appam, dosa, chapathi or any bread of your choice.

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