Slow Cooked Chicken Curry

A rich Malabar-style chicken curry slow-cooked with fresh and dry coconut for depth of flavor.

Preparation Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 50 minutes
• Total: 60 minutes
• Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

For Base

• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4-5 tbsp oil
• ½ cup fresh grated coconut
• ½ cup dry grated coconut
• ½ tbsp garlic paste
• ½ tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tomato, finely chopped

For Spices

• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 4 green chilies
• Salt to taste

Main Ingredients

• 500g chicken
• 2 cups water
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare coconut paste:

   • Combine fresh and dry coconut
   • Grind to fine paste
   • Set aside

2. Cook base:

   • Heat oil in large pan
   • Sauté sliced onions until golden
   • Add chopped onions
   • Cook until translucent

3. Add aromatics:

   • Add ginger-garlic paste
   • Sauté until fragrant
   • Add tomatoes
   • Cook until soft

4. Add spices:

   • Add turmeric and chili powder
   • Add green chilies
   • Cook until oil separates

5. Cook chicken:

   • Add chicken pieces
   • Add coconut paste
   • Mix well
   • Add water
   • Cover and simmer

6. Finish:

   • Add garam masala
   • Adjust seasoning
   • Garnish with coriander
   • Serve hot

Notes

• Use both fresh and dry coconut for depth
• Slow cooking develops flavors
• Can adjust spice level
• Best with rice or parotta
• Can use chicken with or without bones
• Keeps well in refrigerator

Source

Slow Cooked Chicken Curry Recipe