Spicy Chicken Roast - South Indian Style
Summary
- This recipe guides you through making a flavorful and spicy chicken roast. It involves roasting whole spices, marinating chicken, and then cooking it in a rich tomato and onion-based gravy, finished with a hint of soy sauce and lemon for a balanced taste.
All Ingredients - For Roasting & Grinding
- Coriander seeds 1 tbsp
- Cumin seeds 1/4 tbsp
- Peppercorns 2 tbsp
- Fennel seeds 1/4 tbsp
All Ingredients - For Marinating Chicken
- Chicken 1/2 kg
- Prepared masala 3/4th of the quantity
- Ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp
- Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
All Ingredients - For Tomato Paste
- Tomato 2 nos, chopped
- Fried gram 2 tbsp
All Ingredients - For Gravy
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Onion 1 cup, chopped finely
- Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder 1/8 tsp
- Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Water 1.5 cups
- Remaining spice powder 1/4th of the quantity
- Curry leaves a few
- Soya sauce 1/8 tsp
- Lemon a large squeeze
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Roast Spices
Add 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1/4 tbsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp peppercorns, and 1/4 tbsp fennel seeds to a pan. Roast them until fragrant, about , stirring continuously.
Step 2: Grind Spices
Transfer the roasted spices to a grinder and grind them into a medium coarse powder.
Step 3: Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, add 1/2 kg chicken. Add 3/4th of the prepared spice masala, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. for .
Step 4: Prepare Tomato Paste
In a separate bowl, combine 2 chopped tomatoes and 2 tbsp fried gram. Grind them into a smooth paste.
Step 5: Sauté Onions
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 1 cup finely chopped onion and until they turn golden brown, about . Add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and continue to until fragrant, about .
Step 6: Cook Tomato Paste and Spices
Add the prepared tomato paste to the onions. Mix well and cook until the raw smell of tomato disappears and the mixture thickens, about . Then add 1/8 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, and 2 tbsp coriander powder. Mix thoroughly and cook until the oil separates from the masala, about .
Step 7: Add Chicken and Cook
Add the chicken to the pan. Season with salt to taste. Mix well to combine the chicken with the masala. Add 1.5 cups of water, stir, then cover the pan with a lid and cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, about .
Step 8: Finish the Roast
Once the chicken is cooked, remove the lid. Add the remaining spice powder, a few curry leaves, 1/8 tsp soya sauce, and a large squeeze of lemon juice. Stir everything together and cook uncovered for another until the gravy reaches your desired consistency and the flavors meld.
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Prep + Cook Time
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Difficulty Level
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