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Chicken chukka

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Chicken Chukka is a South Indian dish known for its rich, spicy taste and the irresistible fragrance of spices. The chicken is marinated and fried slightly before being sautéed to perfection. Served as a dry preparation, it's often enjoyed with rice, roti, or as an appetizing side dish, making it a favourite in South Indian cuisine.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marination 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author sumisculinarynotes

Ingredients

For the marination

  • 850 grams chicken with bone, cleaned and cut into small pieces.
  • 2 tbsp Kashmiri chilly powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ cup or 3 tbsp thick curd/yoghurt
  • Salt

For the masala

  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 4 finely sliced onions
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp chilly powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp fennel powder
  • Coriander leaves/curry leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix the chicken pieces with all the spice powders, salt and yoghurt.
  • Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Add 2 tbsp oil and shallow fry these chicken pieces at high flame for about 5 minutes. It need not cook fully. This step is just to sear the masala on the chicken pieces.
  • Keep them aside.
  • In the same pan add the finely sliced onions, salt and saute until they turn golden brown.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  • Add chopped tomato and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate.
  • Add chilli powder, garam masala, fennel powder and mix well.
  • Add the shallow fried chicken and mix well with the masala.
  • Cook the chicken on medium heat for another 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom.
  • Increase the heat to slightly high and dry roast the chicken until it turns brown and the masala coats the chicken pieces well. Be careful not to burn the masala.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through and the masala has coated the pieces well, remove from heat.
  • Chicken Chukka is ready to be served. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves/curry leaves and serve it hot with ghee rice, roti, or naan.
  • Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your preference. Enjoy your Chicken chukka!