Chicken Madras (df Gf) Recipe
A south Indian specialty with roasted coconut curry and black mustard
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Roasting Coconut
In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the grated coconut and roast until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Adding Aromatics
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Spicing it Up
Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, and red chili powders. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
- 5
Incorporating Chicken
Add the chicken cubes and salt. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- 6
Adding Tomato
Pour in the pureed tomato and mix well. Cover and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- 7
Final Touch
Stir in the roasted coconut and cook for another 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
- 8
Garnishing and Serving
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or gluten-free bread.





