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    Home » Spicy Chicken Chukka | Chicken Chukka Varuval

    Spicy Chicken Chukka | Chicken Chukka Varuval

    February 27, 2017 By Anlet Prince 2 Comments

    Spicy Chicken Chukka | Chicken Chukka Varuval is a popular recipe served in hotels. Chicken Chukka is a semi dry side dish where the chicken pieces are coated with masala. It is a great appetizer. The deep red colour is so attractive and is so inviting. Its simple to prepare at home and tastes simply delicious. There are so many variations in Chicken Chukka. I am sharing my own version. Chicken chukka has a unique taste. Every time you taste it, it is as delicious as it is. It can also be served as an accompanient with Biryani or Pulao or with a simple rasam and steamed rice. It can even be served alongside rotis.

    Spicy Chicken Chukka | Chicken Chukka Varuval

    Spicy Chicken Chukka | Chicken Chukka Varuval

    Marination time: 30 Min | Cook time : 30 Min | Total time : 60 Min
    Recipe type: Appetizer | Cuisine: Indian | Yield / Serves: 2
    Taste: Salty and Spicy

    Ingredients

    For Marination:

    Chicken - 250 grams
    Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
    Salt to taste
    Turmeric Powder - ½ teaspoon
    Vinegar - 2 tablespoon

    For Tampering

    Cumin seeds - ½ teaspoon
    Dry Red Chillis - 4
    Curry Leaves - fistful

    Other Ingredients

    Cumin Seeds - 1 teaspoon
    Fennel Seeds - 1 teaspoon
    Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tablespoon
    Star anise - 1
    Cinnamon - 1 inch stick
    Cloves - 2
    Onion - 1 chopped
    Turmeric Powder - ¼ teaspoon
    Garam Masala - 1 teaspoon
    Curry leaves - a spring

    Step by Step Photos on how to make Chicken Chukka:

    1. Wash and Clean the Chicken Pieces. Chop them into bite sized pieces. Add in Vinegar, Chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt.Chicken Chukka
    2. Mix them well and allow them to marinate for atleast 30 minutes. Heat oil in a wok. Add in cumin sees, fennel seeds, star anise, cinnamon, cloves and saute until nice aroma comes out.Chicken Chukka
    3. Add in onion and saute them until glossy. Add in curry leaves and saute them. Add in turmeric powder and garam masala.Chicken Chukka
    4. Cook until the masalas blend well. Add in ginger garlic paste and saute them until the masalas blend well.Chicken Chukka
    5. Add in the marinated chicken. Give a quick stir. Add half cup water and cook the chicken.Chicken Chukka
    6. Cook until the chicken gets tender and all the water disappears. Switch off the flame. Heat oil in another pan add in cumin seeds, dry red chillis and curry leaves. Saute them well. Add on top of the Chicken mixture.Chicken Chukka
    7. Delicious Chicken Chukka is now ready to serve.Chicken Chukka

    Notes:

    • If you wish to pressure cook the chicken. After marinating the chicken it can be pressure cooked until tender and then added into the masala paste.
    • Do not omit the final tampering it adds to the flavour of the dish.
    • Finally coriander leaves can also be used for garnishing.
    • If required add more water to cook the chicken tender.
    • Do not add more water or it takes a long time for the chicken to cook dry.
    • Switch off once the chicken gets dry or it starts shredding.
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    1. Nava K says

      February 27, 2017 at 11:31 am

      This Chicken Chukka is killing me. Stop killing me with hunger. Already stomach growling since its gonna be my dinner time soon.

      Reply
    2. ALBONI says

      July 09, 2017 at 1:14 pm

      Looks very appetising !!! ..... only if I could grab it from ur blog and eat it .....

      Reply

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