Chicken Stew

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Chicken Stew

Description

This yummy Kerala style Chicken Stew is a must try recipe. Very easy and healthy, it is a one pot meal to be enjoyed with appam, idiyappam or just plain steamed rice. It is very light on the tummy and the creamy texture from the coconut milk gives it a rich flavour with a hint of sweetness.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 250-300 gms chicken on bones, curry cut


  • 1/2 cups raw papaya, cubed


  • 1 nos carrot, cubed


  • 8-10 nos beans, cut


  • 5-6 nos mushrooms, diced


  • 1/4 cups green peas


  • 2 1/2 cups thin coconut milk


  • 1 cups thick coconut milk


  • 1-2 tbsp coconut paste


  • 2 tbsp coconut oil


  • 1 inch coconut oilcinnamon stick


  • 3-4 nos green cardamoms


  • 4-5 nos cloves


  • 1-2 nos star anise


  • 1-2 nos bay leaves


  • 1 nos onion, chopped


  • onion, chopped 1 nos


  • 2-3 nos cloves garlic, chopped


  • 1 inch ginger, chopped


  • 2 nos fresh green chilies, slit


  • 1 tsp salt to taste


  • 1/4 tsp pepper powder


  • 1 tsp coriander leaves

Directions

  • Heat oil in a pan and temper with the cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, bay leaves and star anise.
  • Heat oil in a pan and temper with the cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, bay leaves and star anise.
  • Then add the chicken, veggies and green chilies. Give it a mix. Add the thin coconut milk, salt and pepper. Simmer on a low flame till everything is nicely cooked.
  • Add the thick coconut milk and coconut paste. Give it a stir and bring it to a boil. Switch off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with appam, idiyappam or just plain steamed rice.