Chicken Thoran | Kerala Style Chicken Stir Fry

Kerala style stir fries are of two types-one with grated coconut and one without. Both are a great side dish to serve with steamed rice. Mostly I prepare stir-fry with veggies like long beans, cabbage, cauliflower, beetroot and lentils like moong dal, horse gram. But at times trying out a non veg stir-fry is also easy and tasty. Chicken stir-fry can be made in a very short time if you have boneless chicken ready at hand.

Chicken stir-fry is a simple and quick recipe and there are only basic ingredients. Adding shallots in the recipes adds a nice crunch and sweetness. The spice powders add a nice flavour. Do give this a try and enjoy.

Preparation time ~ 10 minutes

Cooking time ~ 15 minutes

Author ~ Julie

Serves ~ 4

Ingredients

chicken boneless 400g

shallots/ kunjulli one handful

ginger 1' piece chopped

garlic 5-6 cloves

hot chilli powder, 1 tsp

coriander powder, 1 tsp

kashmiri chilli powder 1/4 tsp

grated coconut 1/2 cup

garam masala 1/2 tsp garnish

fennel powder (perumjeerakam podi)1/2 tsp

curry leaves 

mustard 1 tsp

dry red chillies 

curry leaves 

coconut oil 2 tbsp + 2 tsp

salt

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 Method

• Wash the chicken and drain water. Cut the chicken in very small pieces or cubes. Keep aside.
• In a jar, add the grated coconut, chilli powder and coriander powder. Pulse twice without adding any water to crush the mix.
• Heat a pan and add oil. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and splutter. Add in dry red chillies and curry leaves.
• Add the  ginger-garlic paste and sauté till raw smell disappears. To this, add the shallots and sauté until translucent. Then add in turmeric powder and kashmiri chilli powder one by one on low flame.
• Slide in the cut chicken pieces, salt and mix well. Add the crushed coconut mix, add 1/4 cup water to jar and pour in, mix well. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Uncover lid, add in garam masala and fennel powder. Combine well, adjust salt. Add a splash of water and cook covered for another 3 minutes.
• Finally, dry up any moisture left in the stir-fry, add 2 tsp of coconut oil and garnish few curry leaves. 
• Switch off flame, cover and leave a few more minutes. Serve warm with steamed rice.

NOTES

* I have used homemade garam masala in this recipe, check the link here.

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