How to make Chicken Keema Curry in Tamil (eng sub)|Chicken Kothukari |சிக்கன் கீமா மசாலா

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, while jalapeños are often cheaper.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can be a lower-cost alternative with a different flavor profile.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans can be a fresh alternative, while frozen peas are often less expensive.

Add 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan.

Add a piece of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of fennel seeds; let it splutter.

Add 2 finely chopped onions and some curry leaves, then add 2 chopped green chilies and a little salt; sauté well.

Add 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes off.

Add 2 medium-sized tomatoes, ground, and cook well for 5 minutes until the raw smell goes away and oil separates.

Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons coriander powder, 3/4 teaspoon chicken masala powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder, and 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder; lower the flame and sauté for a minute.

Add 250 grams of chicken kheema and mix well; add a pinch of cardamom powder, close with a lid, and cook for 5 minutes on low flame.

After 5 minutes, add 1 cup of water and salt to taste; mix well, close with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes on low flame.

After 10 minutes, when the water has reduced and the chicken is cooked soft, add 1/2 teaspoon butter and 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder; garnish with chopped coriander leaves, mix well, and switch off the stove.

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