This is how exactly we prepare the Chicken Kulambu in Kongunadu. We don’t normally eat Non-Veg during the month of Puratasi. So we make substitues for chicken during that period. This recipe is a substitute of Chicken Curry Kulambu. Cabbage can also be replaced with Mushroom or Potato. Home made Curry Masala is the plus here, it gives the extra flavor and also a unique taste.
- Cabbage – 1/2 ( small )
- Coriander Leaves – 2 tbsp
- To Fry and Grind :
- Big Onion – 1 1/2
- Tomato – 1 no
- Coriander Seeds – 1 tsp
- Poppy Seeds – 1/4 tsp
- Fennel Seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Pepper – 1/4 tsp
- Red Chili – 2 no
- Garlic – 2 no
- Home made Curry Masala Powder – 3 tsp
- Sakthi Chicken Masala – 1 tsp
- Garam Masala – 1 tsp
- Oil – 1 tsp
- For Seasoning :
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Green Chili – 2 no
- Curry Leaves – 1 strand
- Big Onion – 1/2 ( Finely Chopped )
- Tomato – 1/2 no
- Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
- Salt – as required.
- Chop the onions. Chop cabbage into length wise. Chop coriander leaves.
- Use the ingredients in “To Fry and Grind ” Section. In a pan pour oil, add coriander seeds, chopped onion and fry till onion is translucent. Add the Poppy Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Pepper, Red Chili, Garlic and fry for few minutes.
- Add the home made curry masala powder, chicken masala, garam masala and fry for 1 min, you get nice aroma. Add the tomato and switch off the stove. Allow it to cool down. Grind it into a fine paste.
- Use the ingredients in ” For Seasoning ” Section. In a pan pour Oil, add green chili, Curry Leaves, Onion and fry till onion turns golden brown. Add cabbage, turmeric and salt. Fry for a min. Add the ground paste, water – 1 cup and allow it to cook for 10 – 15 min. Taste for salt and add if required. Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Don’t over cook the cabbage.
- If you are looking for the authentic taste, use home made chicken masala.
(*) Recipe from my Cousin.
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