Chicken is a lean protein that can be beneficial for weight loss. Potatoes contain fiber, which can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Potatoes also contain resistant starch, which can improve blood sugar control. Many spices used in this curry can boost metabolism, which can help the body burn more calories.
INGREDIENTS
- Oil – 2 tbsp
- Fennel Seeds / Sombu / Saunf – 1 tblspn
- Cinnamon Stick / Pattai – 3 cm piece
- Green Cardamom – 4 crushed
- Black Cardamom – 1 crushed
- Curry Leaves – 1 sprig
- Onions – 1 large sliced thinly
- Green Chillies – 1 slit
- Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp
- Tomatoes – 2 large chopped finely
- Chilli Powder – 1.5 tbsp or to taste
- Coriander Powder – 3 tbsp
- Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder – 1 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Chicken – ½ kg
- Potatoes – 1 large peeled and cubed
- Fresh Coconut – ½ cup grated
- Coriander Leaves a handful chopped finely
- Water – 1 cup or as needed
METHOD
Take coconut in a blender and make it into a fine paste by adding some water.
Heat oil in a pan, add in all the seasoning ingredients, and curry leaves, and saute for a minute.
Add in onions, and green chilies and saute till golden brown.
Add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a few minutes.
Now add in tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes turn mushy.
Add in all the spice powders and mix well. Now transfer this to a pressure cooker, add chicken and potatoes along with salt and water. Cover and Pressure cook for 2 whistles. Simmer the pan and cook for another 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the steam go all by itself . Open the cooker and add in coconut paste and mix well. Add more water if needed.
Cook this whole thing till the oil separates.
Now, add coriander leaves and mix well.
Serve.
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