Karnataka Style Chicken Saaru Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Karnataka Style Chicken Saaru Recipe, we will first make the masala for the saaru

Step 2: Heat a small skillet on medium-low flame, add the poppy seeds and dry roast them

Step 3: Once the poppy seeds are roasted, add in the cloves, cinnamon and dry red chilli and roast them well

Step 4: Turn off the flame and keep it aside

Step 5: Heat another pan on medium flame, add a tablespoon of oil, add ginger, garlic, onions and saute until the onions turn translucent

Step 6: Add grated coconut and saute well till they turn light brown

Step 7: Turn off the flame

Step 8: In a mixer-jar, combine the dry roasted spices along with ginger-garlic-onion mixture, grind to a smooth paste along with some water

Step 9: Transfer to a bowl and set aside

Step 10: Heat oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat, add the chicken, turmeric powder,salt and red chilli powder

Step 11: Roast the chicken in the pan for about 5 minutes until the chicken begins to get a roasted texture and is getting partially cooked

Step 12: After 5 minutes of roasting the chicken, add the ground saaru masala (onion coconut & spices paste) and give it a stir

Step 13: Check for salt and add 1 cup of water and pressure cook for about 3 to 4 whistles until the chicken is cooked and turn off the heat

Step 14: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 15: Open the cooker and check for spices and salt and adjust accordingly

Step 16: Serve the Karnataka Style Chicken Saaru Recipe along with Ragi Mudde, Akki Roti or Jolada Rotti to enjoy it for your lunch