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Kerala Chicken Varutharacha Curry with Drumsticks and Carrots with Cabbage and Moong Dal Poriyal

⏱️ 15m Prep🔥 30m Cook
Primary Dish

Kerala Chicken Varutharacha Curry with Drumsticks and Carrots

Ingredients

  • 300g chicken thighs, chopped
  • 1 cup drumsticks, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 cup carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • salt to taste

Cooking Steps

1

In a dry pan, roast coconut and fennel seeds until golden brown; grind into a smooth paste using the blender.

2

In a pressure cooker, heat coconut oil, sauté curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, and chicken.

3

Add turmeric, salt, drumsticks, and carrots; stir for 3 minutes.

4

Add the coconut paste and 1 cup of water. Pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.

5

Release steam and simmer for 2 minutes before serving.

The Perfect Pairing

Cabbage and Moong Dal Poriyal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup soaked yellow moong dal
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 dried red chili
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp grated coconut

Cooking Steps

1

Heat oil in a pan, temper with mustard seeds and red chili.

2

Add soaked moong dal and cabbage. Stir-fry on high heat for 5-7 minutes.

3

Season with salt and finish with grated coconut.