Kerala Style Chicken Fry (Nadan Kozhi Varuthathu)



INGREDIENTS

    • Chicken - 1/2 kg (bone-in or boneless)
    • Coconut oil 


 TO MARINATE:
    • Ginger  garlic paste – 3 tsp
    • Onion - half an onion (chopped)
    • Chilli powder –  2 tbsp
    • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
    • Pepper Powder – 1 ½ tsp
    • Lemon juice – 2 tsp
    • Curry leaves – 2 sprig
    • Salt -to taste
    • Coconut oil
    • Water - 2 tbsp

METHOD:

    1. Clean the chicken pieces properly. Squeeze it well so as to remove water from it.
    2. Mix all the ingredients mentioned under to marinate along with 2 tbsp of water to make a thick paste.
    3. Marinate the chicken properly with the above mix.
    4. In a pan, cook the chicken till it becomes soft and tender on a medium flame with its lid on. Little water can be added while cooking if the chicken doesn't release enough moisture.
    5. Open the pan and if stock is there, cook without putting the lid till its fully dry.
    6. After the water is completely drained, add  3 tbsp of coconut oil into it along with some curry leaves.
    7. Dry roast the chicken until it turns brown in color.
    8. Goes well with rice, Malabar paratha, or roti.

TIPS:

    • Using coconut oil is best for all authentic Kerala recipes.
    • You can vary the amount of chili and pepper powders to suit your spice level.
    • Always put curry leaves when you are frying chicken pieces. It will give good taste.

HEALTH BENEFITS

CHICKEN:

  • Has very high protein content.
  • Eating chicken is a must for those who want to build strength.
  • Helps in weight-loss as it doesn't have much fat.
  • Keep your bones healthy.
  • Eating chicken can actually help you lead a life without stress.
  • Helps in boosting immune cells in the body.

COCONUT OIL:

  • Helps with weight loss and food digestion.
  • Acts as an anti-aging component.
  • Good for blood sugar and diabetes.
  • Guards against any damage to the liver.
  • Helps stop heart disease and high blood pressure.  
  • Increases good cholesterol.

ONION:

  • Contain cancer-fighting compounds.
  • Reduce cholesterol levels.
  • Have antibacterial properties.
  • Help control blood sugar.
  • It can lower heart disease risk.

CURRY LEAVES:

  • Good for eyesight and diabetics.
  • Help in reducing stress and improves memory.
  • Increase hair growth can help in dealing with dandruff and flaky scalp.
  • Helps in weight loss.
  • Helps in treating constipation, diarrhea, morning sickness and vomiting.
  • Eliminates bacteria.

GINGER:

  • Significantly reduce menstrual pain, muscle pain, and soreness.
  • Can help fight infections, prevent cancer.
  • Can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness.
  • Improves brain function, various heart disease risk factors.  
  • Lower cholesterol levels.

GARLIC:

  • Boost immunity.
  • Give you better hair & clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria.
  • Has antibacterial properties.
  • Protect your food by killing the bacteria that lead to food poisoning.
  • Recommends 4 grams of garlic daily – the size of one large clove – to reduce your risk of heart disease.

TURMERIC POWDER:

  • An anti-aging powerhouse and anti-inflammatory.
  • Beneficial in promoting overall joint health and mobility.
  • Helps your body produce more radiant and healthy-looking skin.
  • Improves healthy cholesterol levels, heart health, mood and stress tolerance.
  • Reduces symptoms of bloating, gas and risk of cancer.
  • Supports healthy metabolism, brain health, weight loss.

CHILLI POWDER:

  • Fight infections and builds immunity.
  • Great for the hair, skin, digestive system and eyes.
  • Increases your fat-burning skills.
  • Kills the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers.
  • Maintain healthy blood pressure.
  • Stimulates sexual arousal.

PEPPER POWDER:

  • Assists in the breakdown of fat cells ie, helps in weight loss.
  • Enhances skincare.
  • Gives relief from peptic ulcers.
  • Has anti-tumor properties and antibacterial quality. 
  • Improves digestion.
  • Prevents asthma. and provides respiratory relief.

SALT:

  • An excellent source of electrolytes.
  • Has protective effects against heart disease. 
  • Helps to stay hydrated.
  • Improves sleep.
  • Prevents muscle cramping.
  • Promotes good vascular health.
  • Supports a healthy nervous system.

LEMON:

  • Weight loss.
  • Cancer prevention.
  • Maintaining a healthy complexion,
  • Boosting the immune system.

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