Varuthararcha Chicken Curry is a specialty of Kerala. This chicken curry is different due to its use of grated, fried coconut which acts as the base and the spice mix which make its aroma and flavour stand out from normal chicken curry. We are providing you with an authentic recipe of the dish, which has been handed down through generations in traditional Kerala households.

Ingredients
Chicken – ½ kg (boneless)
Coconut (grated) – 1 cup
Ginger – 1 inch long piece
Garlic – 6 no.
Green chilli – 6 no.
Coconut oil
Small onions – 1 cup
Big onions – 1
Tomato – 1
Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Garam masala - ½ tsp
Curry leaves
Salt

Method of Preparation
Heat two teaspoons of oil in a pan and fry the grated coconut. Put coriander powder, chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric powder and stir well. When the mixture becomes brown in colour, make it into a paste and keep it aside.

Now take a pan and heat some oil. Add some curry leaves. To this, add the mixture comprising small onions, ginger, green chillies and garlic. Fry for some time. Now add the chicken pieces along with salt and stir. Pour about two cups of water and stir gently. Close the pan and cook for some time.

Open the pan and add big onions and tomatoes. Pour some more water. Now cover the pan and cook for 20 minutes.

You may now remove the lid and add the groundmasala kept aside. Add some more water. Stir well. Put some curry leaves. Cook for another ten minutes on low flame.

Now get ready to relish this spicy chicken dish.