Chicken Palucurry

1. Chicken pieces – 1/2 kg
2. Chopped onion -Â 2-3 large
3. Garam masala powder -1 tablespoon Chillee powder – 1 teaspoon Turmeric – 1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder-Â 1 tablespoon
4. Tomato Puree – 1 tablespoon
5. Thin Coconut milk – 1 cup Thick coconut milk – 1/2 cup
6. Chopped ginger/garlic/green chilli/curry leaves-1 tablespoon each
7. Oil & salt – accordingly Mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon

Heat oil in a pan & splutter mustard seeds. Add chopped onion & stir until it becomes brown on low fire. Mix all the powders together with a little water & make a paste. Add this to the Onion and stir well. After 5 minutes add tomato puree & stir well. Add one cup thin coconut milk. When it starts boiling add chicken pieces. Add salt, ginger, garlic, green chillies & curry leaves. Cook for 10-15 minutes till it is tender. When the gravy becomes thick add thick coconut milk. Let it boil. Optional – add 1 teaspoon vinegar while taking it off from the stove.

Source:My Mother in Law,Aleyamma