Sep 8, 20201 min read

Kozhi Kumbalanga Varutharacha Curry

Kozhi Kumbalanga Varutharacha Curry (Chicken & Ash Gourd in fried Coconut gravy)

1.Coconut oil-2 tsp

Fennel seeds-1 tsp

Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp

Whole Pepper-1 tsp

Coconut-1 cup

Cardamom -2

Cinnamon-1/2” piece

Cloves-4

Star Anise-1/2

Jathipathri(mace)-1/4 piece

Bay leaf-1 small

Curry leaves-1 sprig

Heat oil and sauté cumin,fennel and pepper till it starts to splutter.Add the grated coconut and fry till almost browned .Now add the remaining spices and curry leaves and fry till curry leaves are crispy.

Set aside to cool a little bit.Once cooled,grind this to a paste without adding any water.

2.Chicken-1 kg

Kumbalanga(Ash gourd)-1/2 kg

(I used only 250 gms today)

Clean the chicken and cut into small pieces.Cut the Kumbalanga into 1” pieces.Set this aside.

3.Onions-2

Shallots-5-6

Ginger-1” piece

Garlic - 4-5 big

Green Chillies-4

Curry leaves-1 sprig

Tomato-1

Coconut oil-1 1/2 tbsps

Heat oil and sauté the sliced onions and shallots till it starts to brown.Add the crushed ginger garlic & chillies to this and sauté.

Add the chopped tomato and little salt and sauté till mushy.

3.Turmeric powder-3/4 tsp

Chilli powder-1 tbsp

Coriander powder-2 tsp

Vinegar-1 tbsp

Now add the above masalas and sauté on low heat.Add the chicken pieces and salt and stir in and fry for a minute.Cover it with a lid and cook the chicken till half done.Now add the Kumbalanga pieces and a tbsp of vinegar continue to cook until it’s done.

Now add the ground paste and 1 cup hot water to this and cook till the gravy is thick.Adjust salt and add some fresh curry leaves to it and off the stove.Kozhi Kumbalanga Varutharacha Curry is ready.