My in laws were born and brought up in kerala karnataka border.So they have a mixed culture of both kerala and karanataka.The same is in there cooking too.This recipe is their version of karnatakas chikken sukka.This is very easy to make but at the same time filled with the aroma of coconut and spices.
Chicken - 1.5 kg
coconut shredded- 1.5 cup
red chilli powder-3 Tsp
corianderpowder-2.5 Tsp
turmeric powder-0.5 Tsp
Cumin seeds-1 Tbsp
Garlic chopped-1 Tbsp
Onion -1
mustard seeds-1 TSp
fenugreek seeds-1/2 Tsp
curryleaves-1 string
Oil- 2 Tbsp
Clean the chicken . Mix it with chilli powder, coriander powder , turmeric powder nad salt and heat it in a pan.When the chicken is half done put garlic chopped,cumin seeds,3/4 cup of coconut shredded and continue heating.
In the mean time fry the remmaining coconut powder in a nonstick pan till golden brown.When chicken is done, take a kadai.Heat some oil.Put mustard seeds ,fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.After spluttering add chopped onion.Fry till golden brown.
Put the onion mixture and fried coocnut over the prepared chicken..
Ur chicken with coconut is ready.
