Low Calorie Chicken Curry - Weight Loss Cheat Meal Recipes - Kozhi Mulakittathu | Skinny Recipes

Start by discussing the benefits of homemade low-calorie cheat meals.

Introduce the recipe for a spicy low-calorie chicken curry inspired by Malabar cuisine.

Use 1 kg of bone-in skinless chicken, ensuring all fat is removed.

Slice 2 medium-sized onions and prepare other ingredients: 1 sprig of fresh curry leaves, 1.5 pods of garlic, 2 inches of ginger, 2 slit green chilies, and 3 tomatoes (chopped).

In a small chutney grinder, coarsely grind the garlic and ginger after slicing the ginger into smaller pieces.

In a pressure cooker, heat 1.5 tablespoons of coconut oil.

Once heated, add 0.5 tsp of saunf, a small stick of cinnamon, 4-5 cloves, 4-5 cardamom, and 0.25 tsp of whole black peppercorns. Mix well.

Add the sliced onions and slit green chilies, stirring until the onions turn light golden brown. Add pink Himalayan salt as needed to help the onions cook faster.

Once the onions are light pink, lower the flame and add the coarsely ground ginger and garlic, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

When the onions turn light golden brown, add 1.5 tablespoons of Kashmiri chili powder, 0.5 tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tsp garam masala. Mix well and allow the spices to roast for 30-40 seconds.

Add the chopped tomatoes and a little water (about 2 tablespoons) to deglaze the pan. Cover and cook for about 2 minutes until the tomatoes are well cooked.

Add the chicken pieces to the masala, increasing the flame to medium-high. Stir to coat the chicken in the spices and lightly fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add the fresh curry leaves and water (0.5 to 0.75 cup). Mix well, cover the pressure cooker, and cook until steam starts to escape. Place the weight on the cooker and turn off the flame after the first steam.

Let the pressure cooker depressurize for about 15-20 minutes before opening the lid.

Check the chicken curry; it should be perfectly cooked. Garnish with coriander leaves and a sprig of fresh curry leaves.

Serve the chicken curry with a portion control plate, including 1 whole wheat roti, 1 piece of chicken, about 2 tablespoons of chicken gravy, and chopped cucumber and carrots for added nutrition.

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