Chicken Kurmah Recipe

Name: Chicken Kurmah
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken piece; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon white pepper powder; 10 shallots, pounded; 2 garlic cloves, pounded; 1 inch piece gingerroot, pounded; 10 shallots, sliced thinly; 2 large onions, quartered; 4 tomatoes, quartered; 3 dried chilies (fried in oil) (optional); 4 green chilies (sliced length wise); 1 sprig coriander leaves; 3 pieces cloves; 3 pieces cardamom; 1 inch piece cinnamon bark; 3 tablespoons coriander powder; 1 tablespoon cumin powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon poppy seed; 2 ½ cups water; 2 cups coconut milk; 2 limes, juice of; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or 4 tablespoons ghee

Servings: persons

1 kg chicken piece
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper powder
10 shallots, pounded
2 garlic cloves, pounded
1 inch piece gingerroot, pounded
10 shallots, sliced thinly
2 large onions, quartered
4 tomatoes, quartered
3 dried chilies (fried in oil) (optional)
4 green chilies (sliced length wise)
1 sprig coriander leaves
3 pieces cloves
3 pieces cardamom
1 inch piece cinnamon bark
3 tablespoons coriander powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon poppy seed
2 ½ cups water
2 cups coconut milk
2 limes, juice of
4 tablespoons vegetable oil or 4 tablespoons ghee

1
Clean and cut chicken in to fairly large pieces.
2
Season with turmeric powder, salt and white pepper.
3
You should wear gloves as the turmeric powder will stain your hands.
4
Always use glass or metal utensils when seasoning with turmeric to prevent staining.
5
Heat oil (or ghee) in a large or wok.
6
Add cinnamon, cardamons and cloves.
7
Using medium heat, fry till fragrant.
8
(Remove spices - optional).
9
Add in sliced onions and pounded ingredients and fry till golden brown.
10
Add coriander powder, cummin powder and black pepper powder.
11
Stir well adding 1 cup of water and THEN poppy seeds.
12
Cook for a few minutes and then add in chicken pieces.
13
Stir to mix well.
14
Add coconut milk and balance of water (1 1/2 cup).
15
Lower heat and simmer till chicken is cooked.
16
Then add in green chillies, dried chillies (if using), quartered onions, tomatoes and coriander leaves.
17
Finally add lime juice and salt to taste.
18
Allow to simmer for further 5 minutes and dish out.

845

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg chicken piece, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon white pepper powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken Kurmah 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.

Chicken Kurmah

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