Ingredients

• Chicken 500g
• Onions (sliced) 1 (large)
• Chilli powder 1 tbsp
• Coriander powder 2 tbsp
• Turmeric 1/2 tsp
• Ginger 1 inch piece (crushed)
• Cardamom (elaichi) 3
• Cloves (grambu) 2
• Cinnamon (karugapatta) 2 sticks
• Black pepper powder 1/2 tsp
• Vinegar 1 tbsp
• Curry leaves a few sprigs
• Coconut oil 1/4 cup
• Water 2 cups
• Cilantro for garnishing
• Salt as required

How to Make Kerala style chicken

• Cut chicken into fairly large pieces.
• Cook chicken uncovered with chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric, vinegar, crushed ginger and salt, with enough water to cover it. While the chicken is cooking, powder, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon.
• Add this powder to the chicken when it's half cooked.
• Mix well and continue cooking with the lid off.
• Take the pot off the flame when the chicken is done and the gravy is thick.
• Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the cooked chicken.
• Once you're done frying all the chicken pieces place them on paper towels to drain them.
• Fry the sliced onions in the left over oil.
• Then add curry leaves, black pepper powder, the left over gravy and the already fried chicken pieces and saute for a few mins.
• Garnish with cilantro, mix well and serve.