I have already shared the recipe for vegetable vellai kurma which is one of the very popular recipes among my readers. This Chicken Vellai Kurma is again so delicious and can be put together in minutes. It goes very well with chapati, appam and idiyappam.
Prep Work:
We will have to make a paste for the kurma. Soak the cashews and poppy seeds in water for 10 minutes.
Grind all the ingredients listed under masala to a smooth paste. Use about a cup of water to grind the masala. I used about 2 inch piece ginger. The flavor of ginger is very essential for the kuruma. I used about 7 green chillies today (The medium ones). Depending on the spiciness of the green chillies and how spicy you want the kurma, add or reduce the chillies according to your preference. While grinding the masala, stop in between and taste the masala. If its bland, add a couple of more chillies. Grind the masala to a smooth paste. Masala for the chicken vellai kuruma is ready. Set aside.
Heat oil in a pressure pan. Add in the cardamom and cloves. Add in the chopped onions and fry for a couple of minutes.
Add in the ground masala paste, a cup of water and salt. Add in the chicken pieces. I prefer the thigh and wings with bones for the kurma. The bone adds a lot of flavor to the kurma. Cover the pressure pan and cook for 15 minutes on a low flame. I got about 12-13 whistles. Remove from heat and wait for the pressure to be released from the cooker.
Open the cooker and mix well. While serving the chicken vellai kurma, add some chopped green chillies for a spicy bite.
Chicken Vellai Kuruma, Chicken White Kurma Recipe
Recipe for Chicken Vellai Kurma, Tamilnadu Style Chicken White Kurma. Made with spices and coconut.
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the masala paste
- 1/4 cup fresh shredded coconut
- 10 cashews
- 2 tablespoon white poppy seeds (khus khus)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (sombu)
- 2 inch piece ginger ( yes, thats a lot of ginger )
- 7 green chillies
Other Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil
- 3 cardamom
- 3 cloves
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 500 grams chicken thigh with bone
- Green chillies for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the cashews and poppy seeds in water for 10 minutes.
- Grind all the ingredients listed under masala to a smooth paste. Use about a cup of water to grind the masala.
- Heat oil in a pressure pan. Add in the cardamom and cloves. Add in the chopped onions and fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add in the ground masala paste, a cup of water and salt. Add in the chicken pieces.
- Cover the pressure pan and cook for 15 minutes on a low flame.
- Remove from heat and wait for the pressure to be released from the cooker.
- Serve hot with chapati, appam or idiyappam.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Tamilnadu
Hai,
Thank you for the delicious recipe. I tried it today. It comes out so good. 😊
Thank you!
Hi, does this go well with parota? I tried your parota receipe and it came out very well. I want to make a checken curry which will go well with parota. Can you suggest one?
For Parotta, try these curries.
https://www.kannammacooks.com/spicy-kongunad-kozhi-kuzhambu-chicken-curry-kurma/
https://www.kannammacooks.com/chettinad-chicken-kurma/
https://www.kannammacooks.com/mutton-kuzhambu/
https://www.kannammacooks.com/chicken-masala-recipe/
https://www.kannammacooks.com/madras-chicken-curry/
Hi Madam I am senthil, I used to cook non veg for my boys using your recipe
Muslim style briyani and pallipalayam chicken are really good my sons liked and enjoyed
today I am going to try chicken vellai kuruma
Thanks a lot
Thank you so much.
Hi Suguna, Your recipes are the best on the internet. i had tried almost all of them and they came out very well. you have mentioned that this white chicken kurma goes well with chapathi and aappam. Do you think this will go well with the rice as well? Thanks for your reply in advance.
This recipe does not go very well with plain rice. Jeera rice or pulao is ok. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Thank you for the promt reply.
Hi Suguna,
I love your recipes. I have a recipe request. Can you please post a Chicken and vegetables vellai kuruma recipe? I know you have separate recipes for both but can you please combine it? :). I tried to do it today and it was not successful. I think I may have added more butternut squash pieces and that may have messed up the taste of the kurma. I would love to have a recipe with chicken- about 250 gms and other kurma type veg like potato, carrots, green beans, peas etc – about 2 cups. Thanks!
You can add potatoes and peas. But I am not sure with the other veggies along with chicken.