Special karkidaka kozhi

The traditional cuisine of Kerala has many dishes that help in improving the immunity power of the body. The karkidaka kozhi or the special chicken preparation enjoyed during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam is loaded with nutrients. Here is how you could prepare the karkidaka kozhi.  

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Ingredients
1 ½ kg chicken
2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
6 tbsp pepper corns
6 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp cumin seeds
½ tsp turmeric powder
Rock salt as required
200 gms shallots
3 tbsp coconut oil
Curry leaves

Preparation
Soak the fenugreek seeds for 2 hours
Grind the coriander seeds, pepper corns and cumin into fine powder
Marinate the cleaned chicken with this spice mix
Cook the marinated chicken with some salt and turmeric powder on low flame with the lid on; do not add water
Heat coconut oil and sauté the shallots
Add this tempering into the chicken
Cook for another 5-8 minutes
When the chicken is nicely cooked and the water is reduced, add the curry leaves
Give everything a good mix and take it off the flame.