Kozhi Milagu Varuval

கோழி மிளகு வறுவல்

Kozhi Milagu Varuval

Kozhi Milagu Varuval is a spicy chicken dish that highlights the bold flavor of black pepper. Traditionally prepared in South India, this semi-dry dish infuses gingelly oil with whole spices, then adds chicken, tomatoes, and an array of aromatics for a delightful burst of heat. Popular as an appetizer or starter, this dish embodies South Indian cuisine's characteristic blend of flavors.
Kozhi Milagu Varuval
  • Type of Dish:

    Type of Dish:

    Appetizer, Starters

  • City:

    City:

    Sivagangai

  • State:

    State:

    Tamil Nadu

  • Country:

    Country:

    India

  • Language:

    Language:

    Tamil

A spicy chicken dish with black pepper
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Kozhi Milagu Varuval

Kozhi Milagu Varuval is a spicy chicken dish that highlights the bold flavor of black pepper. Traditionally prepared in South India, this semi-dry dish infuses gingelly oil with whole spices, then adds chicken, tomatoes, and an array of aromatics for a delightful burst of heat. Popular as an appetizer or starter, this dish embodies South Indian cuisine's characteristic blend of flavors.
Kozhi Milagu Varuval
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Prep Time:
6 hours (including soaking time for channa dal)
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
6 hours 40 minutes
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Cuisine
South Indian
Course:
Breakfast/Side Dish
Diet:
Vegetarian

Instructions

  • Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly and drain.
  • Finely chop the onions and tomatoes, and prepare ginger-garlic paste if you don't have it.
  • Heat gingelly oil and fry all the whole spices together. Add cumin and fennel seeds until they crackle.
  • Add the chopped onions, curry leaves, and green chillies, then sauté until browned.
  • Add the ginger-garlic paste, sauté till the raw smell disappears, then add tomatoes and cook them soft.
  • Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, chicken, salt, and black pepper powder, and mix well.
  • Cover and let the chicken cook in its juice for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add water if using chicken with bones, cover again for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander or mint leaves before serving.

Notes

  1. Use chicken with bones for richer flavor.
  1. For a drier version, skip tomatoes and add a few drops of lemon after cooking.
  1. Adjust the consistency and cook further if needed.

Nutrition Info (Approximate Values)

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Benefits

  1. Protein rich
  1. High Fibre
  1. Anti-oxidant
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