Varutharacha Chicken Curry – 75-Minute Recipe
A fiery South Indian chicken curry bursting with aromatic spices, bright green cilantro, and a zesty lime finish. The dish balances heat from red chilies with the mellow sweetness of tomatoes and the depth of whole spices. Perfect for a comforting dinner that showcases the bold flavors of traditional Varutharacha.
Recipe by South Cookery· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- chicken pieces
- chopped coriander leaves
- julienned ginger
- sliced green chilies
- dried red chilies
- bay leaves
- coriander seeds
- cumin seeds
- cardamom pods
- cinnamon stick
- black peppercorns
- cloves
- shallots
- tomatoes
- garlic
- turmeric powder
- red chili powder
- oil
- curry leaves
- fresh cilantro
- lime
Instructions
- 1Dry roast whole spices (dried red chilies, bay leaves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, cloves) in a pan until fragrant.
- 2Grind the roasted spices into a coarse powder.
- 3Heat oil in a pot and add chopped shallots; sauté until translucent.
- 4Add chopped garlic and chopped curry leaves to the pot and continue sautéing.
- 5Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and red chili powder; cook until the mixture thickens and becomes orange-colored.
- 6Add raw chicken pieces to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.
- 7Simmer the chicken in the thick orange-colored sauce until cooked through.
- 8Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, julienned ginger, sliced green chilies, and squeeze lime juice over the dish.
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Roast spices first
Dry‑roast the whole spices until fragrant, then grind them before adding to the sauce.
Sauté shallots properly
Cook the chopped shallots in oil until translucent before adding garlic and curry leaves.
Develop the tomato base
Add tomatoes with turmeric and red chili powder and cook until the mixture thickens and turns orange.
Simmer until done
After coating the chicken with the sauce, simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Varutharacha Chicken Curry?
- About 1 hour 15 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Varutharacha Chicken Curry recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Varutharacha Chicken Curry recipe come from?
- It was shared by South Cookery on facebook.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.