Thoothukudi Kozhi Chukka Varuval (Tuticorin Chicken Dry Roast)

This is an authentic dish from Thoothukudi, the land of V O Chidambaram Pillai (கப்பலோட்டிய தமிழன்)! This recipe is from Aha Enna Rusi on Sun TV.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg boneless chicken
• 2 large onion, finely diced
• 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder or as required
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp clove powder
• 1 tbsp ginger - garlic paste
• Curry leaves, handful (Optional)
• Salt to taste
• Oil (I used olive oil)

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add onions and saute till golden brown.
2. Add chicken and saute till cooked. Add oil as required.
3. Add all the powders and then ginger garlic paste. Blend well and simmer for 10 minutes. 
4. Add curry leaves and continue to fry till dry and roasted well.
5. Switch off and serve with rice and sambar or kaarakuzhambu.

Note:
The curry leaves are my addition. They have added a lot of flavour to the dish. I had it with coconut rice. A perfect combination I should say!