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Curry Leaf Chicken

Karivepaku Miriyala Kodi Kura is a quick, easy and flavourful chicken dish. This green curry leaves recipe with chicken is a great combo! Try out this delicious chicken kadipatta recipe.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Andhra
Servings: 3
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Shil

Ingredients

For Grinding:

  • Whole black pepper - ½ tbsp
  • Curry leaves – 1 cup
  • Cashew nuts – ½ tbsp
  • Oil – 1 tsp

For Curry:

  • Chicken – 400 gms
  • Onion – 1, large
  • Curd – 1/3 rd cup
  • Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
  • Salt - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric – ½ tsp
  • Chilli powder - ½ tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1 tsp
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
  • Garam masala – ¼ tsp
  • Oil – ¾ tbsp

Instructions

  • For this kadi patta chicken recipe, heat one teaspoon of oil in a kadai on medium heat. Put in cashew nuts, whole black pepper, curry leaves and sauté for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool and grind to a smooth paste using very little water. Set aside.
  • Heat some more oil in the same frying pan. Tip in finely chopped onions and fry till they start to brown.
  • Next add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add turmeric powder and mix well.
  • Add the chicken pieces and fry for a minute or two. Sprinkle salt, chilli powder and coriander powder; mix well.
  • Add finely chopped coriander leaves, fresh curd and combine well. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the prepared ground paste and blend well.
  • Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat till the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Add a dash of garam masala powder and mix the curry leaf chicken curry well. Simmer for 1-2 minutes till you get the right consistency and remove.
  • Serve Curry Leaf Pepper Chicken with plain Rice or Parathas.