Chicken Stew (Kerala-Style) Recipe

Name: Chicken Stew (Kerala-Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick; 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 4 whole cloves, or more to taste; 2 pods cardamom; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, minced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 potato, cubed; 1 small carrot, cubed; 2 green chile peppers, sliced lengthwise; 3 green beans, finely chopped; salt to taste; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional); 14 ounces chicken breast, cut into small pieces; water to cover; 3/4 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons green peas

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
4 whole cloves, or more to taste
2 pods cardamom
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 inch) piece ginger, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 potato, cubed
1 small carrot, cubed
2 green chile peppers, sliced lengthwise
3 green beans, finely chopped
salt to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
14 ounces chicken breast, cut into small pieces
water to cover
3/4 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons green peas

1
Melt coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, peppercorns, cloves, and cardamom; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until browned, about 1 minute.
2
Stir onion and bay leaf into the pot; cook, stirring constantly, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add potato, carrot, green chile peppers, green beans, and salt. Stir in ground black peppers and turmeric. Cook, covered, for 3 minutes.
3
Stir chicken into the pot until evenly mixed, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in enough water to cover the chicken. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.
4
Stir coconut milk and green peas gently into the pot. Cook until heated through but not boiling, about 5 minutes.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick, 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns, 4 whole cloves, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Chicken Stew (Kerala-Style) falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Stew (Kerala-Style)

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