Chettinad Chicken Pepper Fry (Kozhi Melagu Varuval) Recipe

Name: Chettinad Chicken Pepper Fry (Kozhi Melagu Varuval)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each chicken whole; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 each onions; 2 cloves garlic cloves; 1 each ginger root 3/4 inch piece; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon coriander ground; 6 each curry leaves fresh, or dried; 2 ounces black peppercorns crushed; 3/4 cups tomatoes peeled, chopped; 1 x salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 each chicken whole
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 each onions
2 cloves garlic cloves
1 each ginger root 3/4 inch piece
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coriander ground
6 each curry leaves fresh, or dried
2 ounces black peppercorns crushed
3/4 cups tomatoes peeled, chopped
1 x salt to taste

1
Cut the chicken into small pieces.
2
Heat the oil and fry the finely chopped onions, garlic and ginger.
3
When they begin to turn color, add the spices and cook for a few minutes longer.
4
Add the tomatoes and salt to taste and cook for a further 5 minutes.
5
Put in the chicken pieces and stir so that they are thoroughly coated with the sauce.
6
Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
7
At the end of this time the mixture should be almost dry, but you need to check from time to time and add a little water if necessary.

167

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each chicken whole, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 each onions, 2 cloves garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Chettinad Chicken Pepper Fry (Kozhi Melagu Varuval) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chettinad Chicken Pepper Fry (Kozhi Melagu Varuval)

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