## Kerala Chicken Curry Recipe With Freshly Ground Spices (Kerala Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Kerala Chicken Curry Recipe With Freshly Ground Spices** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Kerala Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Non Vegeterian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 45 minutes
**Total time:** 55 minutes
**Cuisine:** Kerala Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Non Vegeterian
### Ingredients for Kerala Chicken Curry Recipe With Freshly Ground Spices:
* 500 Chicken – medium sized pieces
* 1 Onion – roughly chopped
* 1 inch Ginger – grated
* 6 cloves Garlic – finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 8 Curry leaves
* Coconut Oil
* Salt – as per taste
* 1/2 cup Coconut milk – or grated fresh coconut
* 1 tablespoon Whole Black Peppercorns
* 1 teaspoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
* 2 Dry Red Chillies
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Kerala Chicken Curry Recipe With Freshly Ground Spices:
1. To prepare Kerala Chicken Curry With Freshly Ground Spices, get prep with all the ingredients and marinate chicken with curd and salt for 2 hours.
2. To make the fresh masala.
3. In a shallow frying pan, dry roast the peppercorns, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, fennel and dried red chilies.
4. Roast for about 5 minutes on medium-low flame.
5. Then turn off the flame, allow it to cool and grind to a corase powder using a mixer-grinder.
6. Heat oil in kadai, add mustard seeds.
7. When it splutters, add onion and curry leaves.
8. Sauté.
9. When onions are lightly brown, add ginger, garlic, and sauté for a minute.
10. Add chicken, half of the ground masala, and salt.
11. If using grated or desiccated coconut, add in.
12. Mix them, cover with a lid, simmer and cook till the chicken is almost done, for about 15-20 minutes at least.
13. Keep sautéing occasionally to avoid charring.
14. If using coconut milk, add it now, and simmer for five more minutes till well combined and cooked.
15. Lastly, add the reserved half of the ground masala and give it a nice stir.
16. Keep it covered for 5-10 minutes before serving, to help the flavors combine well.
### Serving Suggestions:
Serve the Kerala Chicken Curry With Freshly Ground Spices along with Kerala Style Appam Recipe (Without Yeast) or Ghee Rice Recipe | Neychoru and a side of Meen Varuthathu Recipe – Kerala Style Fish Fry for a complete meal..
### Tips for the Best Kerala Chicken Curry Recipe With Freshly Ground Spices:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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