Kundapur Chicken Curry
This fiery chicken curry has it's origin in Kundapur which is a coastal town in Karnatakat the south of India. Kudapur Chicken Curry is a rich creamy curry with a distinctive and rich flavor. It is the kundapur masala which imparts the characteristic taste to the curry.
The kundapur Masala consists of fenugreek seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon, coriander and desiccated coconut. The spices are dry roasted which helps in releasing the volatile oils thus bringing out their full flavours. Each spice has its own pride of place in the dish and combining together they impart a typical flavor to the whole dish. In addition, the use of coconut milk imparts a rich and creamy flavor to the curry.
IngredientsQuantity
chicken600g
onion sliced1 large
ginger/garlic paste1 tsp each
tomatoes2 medium
cinnamon2 sticks
black peppercorns1 tsp
coriander seeds1 tbsp
red chilies1 1/2tsp
fenugreek seeds1 tsp
mustard seeds1 tsp
cumin seeds1 tsp
turmeric powder1/2 tsp
curry leaves6-8
desiccated coconut1 tbsp
coconut milk1/2 cup
oil5 tbsp
saltto taste
Prep Time: 15 mins☻ Cooking Time: 30mins☻ Serves: 8☻ Cuisine:Indian
For The Spice Mix:
Dry roast on low heat the coriander seeds, cinnamon, desiccated coconut, and black pepper, grind in a pestle or mortar or with the help of a coffee grinder. Set aside.
Fry the onions until golden brown. Set aside
Take oil in a pot add the fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let splatter.
Add the chopped tomatoes and fried onions also add a splash of water water and the kudapur spice mix. Cover and cook until the oil starts to separate from the sides of the pot.
Now add the chicken pieces and a 1/4 cup water and cook covered until the chicken becomes tender
Finally add the coconut milk and let cook with the lid on for 2 more minutes
That's it Kundapur Chicken Curry is ready. It can be served with Kabuli Chana Biryani, chapati or paratha.