Chicken Mezhukkupuratti

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken
• 10-12 garlic cloves
• 2 inch ginger
• 250 g sliced small onions
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• Handful coconut slices
• 3 tbsp crushed chilli flakes
• 1.25 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Coarsely crush garlic and ginger.

2. 2

   In a bowl, add chicken, crushed ginger-garlic, sliced small onions, curry leaves, coconut pieces, crushed red chilli, salt, and coconut oil.

3. 3

   Mix everything well and massage the chicken for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Let it rest for about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat an iron kadai and add the marinated chicken.

6. 6

   Spread it out and cook on medium heat, stirring in between.

7. 7

   As moisture reduces, sprinkle water only if needed.

8. 8

   Cover and cook, checking in between and adding water if required.

9. 9

   Cook until the chicken turns soft and fully done.

10. 10

    Roast on high heat for a few minutes to dry it up.

11. 11

    Serve hot with rice, porotta, or just as is.