Malabar Kozhi Nirachathu
A breathtaking Kerala delicacy featuring a whole spiced chicken stuffed with aromatic masala, boiled eggs, and dry fruits, then gently pan-roasted to perfection. This royal feast offers a symphony of rich coastal flavors in every single tender bite.
90min
Total Time
4
Servings
Kerala
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Marinate the whole chicken with a pinch of turmeric, chili powder, and salt for 30 minutes.
2
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan, sauté half of the sliced onions until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies.
3
Add chopped tomatoes, half of the spice powders, and salt, cooking until the oil separates to form a thick masala.
4
Stir in the roasted cashews, raisins, and chopped coriander leaves to complete the stuffing mixture.
5
Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the prepared masala and the two boiled eggs, then secure the opening tightly using kitchen twine.
6
Heat the remaining coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and brown the stuffed chicken evenly on all sides.
7
Cover and cook on low heat for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender, turning occasionally.
8
Slice and serve warm with appam or Malabar parotta.
Ingredients
1 whole small chicken (about 1.2 kg), cleaned and skin removed
2 onions, finely sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 boiled eggs
2 tablespoons cashew nuts and raisins
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
Kitchen twine for tying
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.