Pallipalayam Chicken

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Pallipalayam Chicken

Chicken Pallipalayam Fry is a renowned dish from the region of Pallipalayam in Tamil Nadu, celebrated for its rustic flavors and simple, yet fiery, ingredients. This dish embodies the essence of Tamil Nadu's culinary landscape, where the interplay of spices, coconut, and curry leaves brings forth a burst of flavors. The use of copious amounts of garlic and shallots, along with dried red chillies, imbues the chicken with an unparalleled depth and aroma. Traditionally cooked in coconut oil, which lends a subtle sweetness, this dish is a homage to the local produce and the community's love for hearty, spicy fare. The dish is typically dry, with the chicken pieces well-coated in the spicy mixture, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice or flatbreads.
Pallipalayam Chicken
  • Type of Dish:

    Type of Dish:

    Main Course

  • City:

    City:

    erode

  • State:

    State:

    Tamil Nadu

  • Country:

    Country:

    India

  • Language:

    Language:

    Tamil

A rustic and spicy chicken dish
MAIN INGREDIENTS
Chicken pieces with bone

Chicken with bone

Roughly chopped Indian shallots

Indian shallots (chinna vengayam)

Chopped coconut

Coconut

RECIPE CARD

Pallipalayam Chicken

Chicken Pallipalayam Fry is a renowned dish from the region of Pallipalayam in Tamil Nadu, celebrated for its rustic flavors and simple, yet fiery, ingredients. This dish embodies the essence of Tamil Nadu's culinary landscape, where the interplay of spices, coconut, and curry leaves brings forth a burst of flavors. The use of copious amounts of garlic and shallots, along with dried red chillies, imbues the chicken with an unparalleled depth and aroma. Traditionally cooked in coconut oil, which lends a subtle sweetness, this dish is a homage to the local produce and the community's love for hearty, spicy fare. The dish is typically dry, with the chicken pieces well-coated in the spicy mixture, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice or flatbreads.
Pallipalayam Chicken
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
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Cuisine
South Indian
Course:
Main Course
Diet:
Non-Vegetarian

Instructions

  • In a blender, coarsely grind the shallots and garlic to form a paste.
  • Heat coconut oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the dried red chillies followed by the ground shallot-garlic paste. Fry for about a minute until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken pieces, curry leaves, turmeric, and salt to the pan. Stir well to coat the chicken in the spices.
  • Reduce the flame to low and continue to fry the chicken for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is well roasted and the mixture is dry.
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked and dry, turn off the heat.
  • Garnish the Chicken Pallipalayam Fry with fresh curry leaves and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Notes

  1. For a slightly moist version of the dish, you can finish it off with a splash of coconut milk.
  1. Adjust the number of dried red chillies based on your heat preference.

Nutrition Info (Approximate Values)

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Benefits

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