How to make Chicken kurma | Chicken salna | Chicken curry recipe in English | South Indian style

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a similar texture.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be pricier.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley is a good substitute for flavor.

Blend fennel seeds, green chillies, and coconut into a fine paste.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in ginger & garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides.

Mix in whole spices: cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and star anise; cook for a few minutes.

Add sliced tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, and cumin powder; stir well.

Pour in the blended coconut paste and season with salt; stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low heat until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally.

Garnish with finely chopped mint and coriander leaves before serving.

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