Today I decided to make Sannas (A fluffy kind of Idlis made with yeast) and started looking for a good Chicken curry recipe that I could not only make in a jiffy but would have enough gravy to be eaten along with Sanna. I normally make the Chicken Green Curry that goes really well with Sanna or the Chicken Curry (with roasted condiments) which is also nice. However, since I wanted to try something different for a change, I made this from my first ever Mangalorean recipe book (which of course is in tatters now). I made a few changes and it was ready to go.
This curry makes no use of coconut – ground or milk and can be made by those who shudder at the thought of having coconut based curries. You can make a dry version of this dish by skipping the water used to make the gravy.
Chicken Curry Without Coconut
A simple chicken curry that does not call for coconut and tastes best with chapathis if you make it dryish or with rice if you like some gravy
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Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken
- 4 medium size onions finely chopped
- 3 sprigs coriander leaves chopped
- 2 sprigs mint leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons curds not too sour – beaten to creamy consistency
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder reduce/skip this as per your tolerance to spice
- 1-1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 2 long dry red chillies
- 1-1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil for frying
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into medium size pieces, wash, drain & set aside
- In a saucepan place the tomatoes and cover with water. Let them boil for 6-7 minutes, then discard the water, add fresh water over the tomatoes. When they have cooled a bit, skin them and mash them
- Heat the ghee or oil in a kadai (wok) and fry the onions till golden brown. Add the ginger garlic paste & fry some more
- Toss in the masala powders – coriander, cumin, turmeric, red chilli – and fry. Add the whole dry chillies
- Add the chicken and fry for about 2 minutes until all the masala has coated the chicken well. Add salt
- Add curds and stir well and cook the chicken for 2 mins. Dont add water yet as it will cook in its own juices
- Add the tomato paste & garam masala powder and cook on slow flame
- Add 1/2 cup water or upto 1 cup water if you desire more (thinner) gravy.
- When the chicken is cooked garnish with chopped coriander & mint leaves. Simmer for 2 mins and switch off the flame.
- Serve hot with Sanna or steamed rice. A dry version of this dish can be served with chapathis.
Disclaimer
The nutritional values are only indicative.
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I prepared this curry last night and the result was just awesome. Fantastic taste and the right combination for chapatis. I made sure the curry was thick as I was going to have with chapatis. I made sure the powders (jeera, corriander) were freshly bought to get the right aroma.
Thanks and God Bless
Steven Pinto, Mangalore Pearl
Thank you so much Steven. What better compliment for my efforts than to know that you have tried this recipe & it has turned out good. Thanks also for your kind mail, will respond to it shortly!
hi shireen,
another hit from you! my guests polished everything 🙂 tasted a little like biryani masala, is that how it is supposed to? incredibly flavourful though 🙂 thanks!
Hi Sherman, thanks so much for your compliments!! Well, since the recipe calls for 1 tsp garam masala powder for 500gm, maybe the flavour stands out and hence tastes a bit like biryani masala (which again is a blend of all the spices mentioned above – just in different proportions). Pls feel free to tone down the garam masala and I am sure it will taste slightly different! Glad ur guests liked it as well 🙂
Loved this recipe….the blend of mint & coriander is a good combination to this curry. Love your recipes, I live in the USA, of Goan heritage, and enjoyed reminiscing the "kuswar" segment around Christmas time 🙂
@Anonymous: Thanks so much for your feedback! Feels great to know that my recipes turn out well. Thanks & glad to know you liked the Kuswar series too!
Hi Shireen,
I love your Blog and all the recipes.
I am from Mangalore living far away from home now in New Zealand.
The pics remind me of my mama's cooking..which I miss so much.
Thanks for the blog and keep up the good work!
@ Anonymous – thanks so much for the compliments!! So glad to hear that u like my blog & the recipes 🙂 Hope to delight u with some more recipes 🙂
Shireen.. I tried out this recipe and its very yummy…thanks a lot .. Me in Kuwait leavin a bachelors life and normally i need to call my mother to help me out with the masalas … not anymore its just ur blog and i start cooking 🙂
God Bless you for all the efforts you put in putting it up on a blog 🙂
Hi Glenn, thanks so much for the feedback and the compliments…wow! I am so flattered to know that you refer to my blog for all your recipe requirements..thanks so much again and do let me know whenever you try more recipes!
Hi shireen,
This is my first visit to your blog. No doubt would visit this space quite often. Excellent dish! This was a hit at home today. Thank you!
The pictures are also wonderful.
Hi Shireen,
Tried this recipe last night and it came out really well.Looking forward to trying out some more from your blog. Thanks for the post!! 🙂
Regards,
Ramya
Another great recipe. I have been trying out all you chicken recipes without coconut and they are easy to follow. Tastes great.
Thanks a ton June 🙂 glad you like all the recipes without coconut! Where do you live? Is coconut hard to find there?
Hello Shireen, I live in Seattle in the US. Coconut is available here but my husband does not like coconut in his food except for Chicken Sukka that he had eaten when he visited India. I have yet to try out your recipe. Do you have any more non coconut Chicken recipes? Thanks. June
Sounds great June! Thanks so much for trusting my recipes and trying them out one by one..I do have many recipes without coconut. You could check my recipe index for the same. Here are some links:
https://www.ruchikrandhap.com/2011/07/chicken-curry-with-dates-tamarind.html
https://www.ruchikrandhap.com/2013/05/peshawar-style-chicken-curry.html
https://www.ruchikrandhap.com/2012/10/chicken-molagu-masala-spicy-chicken.html
https://www.ruchikrandhap.com/2013/03/palak-methi-murgh-spinach-fenugreek.html
https://www.ruchikrandhap.com/2011/11/chicken-ghee-roast-blog-hop-wednesdays.html
great recipe thanks shireen , the taste was simply the best chiken i ever had
Thanks for the feedback Andrew! So glad you liked this curry!
hi Shireen this is your Sri lankan fan.
After that coorgi Pork dish , today I had a go at this chicken dish.I was in a bit of doubt to see that you did not use Pepper,curry leaves, lemon grass. In my country you can not imagine a meat dish without them. but it came nicly at the end with home made dosai. family like it very much .next time i would reduce the amount of tomato and curd since with dosai it was it sour ( may be my curd was sour). all and all it is a goooooooooood dish. thanks a lot.
Aruna
@ Aruna: Thank you so much for your feedback! I am really happy to know that you enjoyed the curry even if it didn't have many ingredients that you are familiar with. Yes, you could also try reducing the amount of tomato/curd. This goes best with chapathi or rice. Do try the neer dosa (plain rice crepe) recipe on the blog as they won't be sour as the batter needs no fermentation. Hope you enjoy those too! Good luck!
I tried this recipe few days back. Believe me it came out awesome. As a combination I made panpole and my family enjoyed the dinner. Thanks Shireen.
Hi Patric! Thanks a ton for your lovely feedback! I am so glad to know that your family enjoyed the dinner!
I tried this recipe few days back. It came out awesome. my wife and my friends enjoyed the taste of this chicken recipe. Thanks Shireen.
So glad to hear that! Thanks for your feedback and appreciation!
Very yummy nd delicious chicken curry.Nice preparation loved it beautiful attractive colour nd also the taste.
Thank you so much Nancy! Your words of appreciation truly made my day!