Kerala Chicken Roast Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Kerala Chicken Roast recipe, wash and clean the chicken pieces

Step 2: In a mixing bowl marinate the cleaned chicken along with  turmeric powder, kashmiri chili powder, lemon juice and salt to taste and keep in the refrigerator for half an hour

Step 3: This will help the chicken get tender

Step 4: Shallow fry the marinated chicken pieces in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat till it becomes golden brown on either side the chicken is just about cooked

Step 5: Remove the chicken pieces from the pan

Step 6: To the same pan, heat oil on medium heat; add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt

Step 7: Cook till onions turn golden brown

Step 8: Add the ginger and garlic and cook for a few seconds until the flavours start coming through

Step 9: Add coriander, red chilli, garam masala fennel powder and saute for a few seconds till masala is cooked through

Step 10: Add sliced tomatoes and curry leaves along salt and mix well

Step 11: When the tomatoes become soft, add one or two spoons of water to get a nice paste like consistency

Step 12: At this stage, add the fried chicken pieces and give a good stir till the masala coats the chicken well

Step 13: The Kerala Chicken Roast pieces should be succulent coated well with the masala

Step 14: Stir fry the chicken in the masala for about 4 to 5 minutes

Step 15: Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 16: Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Kerala Chicken Roast to a serving bowl

Step 17: Serve Kerala Chicken Roast along with Malabar Parotta, Steamed Rice, Pineapple Rasam and a Cabbage Thoran for a weeknight dinner or even a special weekend lunch