Puli Kozhi Kuzhambu - Sour Chicken

For marination

Chicken - 1 lb
chilly pwdr - 1/2 tsp
turmeric pwdr - 1 tsp
corriander pwdr - 1/2 tsp
cumine pwdr - 1/4 tsp

Masala roast:

Chilli pwdr - 1tsp
Turmeric pwdr - 1tsp
Corriander pwdr - 2 tsp
cinnamon pwdr - 1/2 tsp
shredded coconut - 1/4 cup

Dry roast the above ingredients.

Onion masala Paste:

Onion - 1 Big , sliced

saute onion till transparent and grind it with the above Masala Roast to get a smooth paste.
Do not add water while grinding.

Kuzhambu :

mustard seeds - 1 tsp
methi seeds - 1/2 tsp
onion - 1 small , finely chopped
ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
tamarind - lemon sized ball.
jaggery - 1 small piece
curry leaves


1) Heat oil , splutter mustard. Add methi seeds. When they trun red add curry leaves.
2) Saute onions and add ginger garlic paste.
3) Add marinated chicken. Fry till browned on high. Then lower heat.
4) When the chicken is half cooked add the onion masala paste.
5) Fry for few minutes
6) Add tamarind paste , water and salt.
7) Cook covered for 15 minutes in low heat.
8) Add jaggery , simmer for 2 minutes.
9) Serve with rice.