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 2 to 3

Ingredients

• 500 grams boneless chicken, diced
• 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder (add less if desired)
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp clove powder
• 2 large onions, finely diced
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• Oil 
• Salt to taste
• Curry leaves, handful (optional)

Preparation

• Heat oil in pan and saute onions till golden brown.
• Add chicken, saute ans fry till cooked. Add a little more oil if required. Fry well.
• Add chilli powder, garam masala and clove powder. Add ginger garlic paste and curry leaves. Blend well and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 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!