Kerala Chicken Roast (Chicken Peralan)

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Gayatri (@rene121)

A spicy and aromatic dry chicken roast from Kerala, perfect with parotta or rice and rasam.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
45min
Total Time
1hr 5min
Kerala Chicken Roast (Chicken Peralan) recipe

Ingredients

5 Servings

Main Ingredients

  • 1kg
    Chicken
  • 4piece
    Onion
  • 1 1/2tbsp
    Ginger-garlic paste
  • 2piece
    Green chilly
  • 1tsp
    Fennel seeds
  • 2tbsp
    Coriander powder
  • 1tbsp
    Chilly powder
  • 2tbsp
    Pepper powder
  • 1/2tsp
    Turmeric powder
  • 1tsp
    Garam masala
  • 3tbsp
    Coconut oil
  • 1tbsp
    Ghee
  • 1sprig
    Curry leaves
  • 2tbsp
    Coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste

How to make Kerala Chicken Roast (Chicken Peralan)

Preparation

  1. Marinate the chicken pieces with chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, and salt for 1 hour.

Cooking

  1. In a pressure cooker, add the marinated chicken and cook it well.

  2. In a khadai, heat coconut oil and add fennel seeds. When they pop, add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and curry leaves, sauté until the raw taste is gone.

  4. Add garam masala powder and ghee along with the cooked chicken.

  5. Cook on medium flame until the water content is completely gone.

  6. Dry roast on medium to low flame until the chicken is brown.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the chicken is marinated well for the flavors to infuse.

  2. Cook on medium to low flame for the best texture and flavor.

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Gayatri

(@rene121)

Cooking is my passion. I love to create new recipes... and also love to learn about different cuisine.