TASTY Chicken Molee Recipe ! | Kottayam Style Chicken Molee Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the milk + coconut extract combo mimics the flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based, while chicken thighs are often more affordable than breasts.

Marinate chicken pieces with ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, and salt.

Soak cashew nuts in hot water and grind with water to make a paste.

Heat coconut oil in a large pot and add whole spices (cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, bay leaf).

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in julienned ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves; sauté for another minute.

Add sliced tomatoes and cook until soft.

Sprinkle in turmeric powder, coriander powder, fennel seeds, and garam masala; cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.

Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.

Pour in coconut milk and cashew paste, then add hot water and mineral water; bring to a gentle simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until chicken is tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and add lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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