Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Chicken Thoran (Kozhi thoran)-Chicken stir fry in coconut and chicken




This is a typical Idukki style recipe ,I saw this is in Taste Of Kerala Programe.One change i noticed in this recipe is that they are using potato in this recipe .Not only that this dish is crispy and delicious.But it will consume more coconut oil.

Ingredients


1.Chicken - 3/4 kg
2.Potato cut in small cubes - 3 no

For the marination of chicken


1.Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
2.Coriander powder - 1 tsp
3.Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
4.Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
5.Salt

For the marination of potato


1.Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
2.Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
3.Salt

Other Ingredients


1.Onion - 2 no
2.Green chillies - 4 no
3.Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
4.Coconut grated - 3/4 cup
5.Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
6.Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
7.Chilli powder - 1 tsp
8.Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
9.Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
10.Red chillies - 2
11.Curry leaves
12.Salt
13.Coconut oil as needed to fry the chicken

Preparation


1.Marinate the chicken pieces with red chilli powder ,coriander powder,turmeric powder ,garam masala powder ,and salt for 2 hours.

2.Cut the potato in small cubes and marinate it with chilli powder ,garam masala powder and salt.

3.Heat the coconut oil in a pan and fry the chicken pieces in it .Do not over fry the chicken pieces .In the same oil fry the potatoes and mix it with the chicken .

4.Then again in the same oil splutter the mustard seeds ,red chillies ,curry leaves and then add the chopped onions ,green chillies ,to it saute it well.

5.When it is done add the coconut,pepper powder,turmeric powder,chilli powder,garam masala powder and salt to it .Fry it well and then add the fried chicken pieces and fried potatoes to it and mix it well.

6.Fry it for another 15 mts till the coconut become crispy.