JEERA/CUMIN CHICKEN | PREGNANCY AFTERCARE | HEALTHY WEIGHTLOSS RECIPE | OIL FREE | JEERAKA KOZHI

Authentic traditional way of cooking Jeera/cumin Chicken for medicinal purposes like pregnancy aftercare in Kerala, South India. You can make it completely oil-free or can add coconut milk for more flavour and benefits. Ingredients Chicken : 1 kg small pieces Black Pepper : 1.5 Tablespoon Coriander seeds(whole) :1 tablespoon(coriander powder :3/4 tablespoon) Jeera(cumin) : 1 Tablespoon Ginger : 1 inch thick piece Garlic : 10-12 nos. Shallots : 10-12 nos. Turmeric powder : 1 Teaspoon Oil (optional) : 1 Tablespoon Curry leaves : 3 strands Water:1 cup Salt as required Preparation Grind black pepper, coriander seeds/powder, jeera, ginger, garlic, shallots and turmeric powder with water. Add the grinded masala paste to the cooking pan. Add chicken, curry leaves (half amount) and salt. Mix well and put it in low flame with lid covered for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes remove the lid and cook on medium flame until the gravy thickens. Finally add oil (optional) and roast for 2-3 minutes. At last add a few more curry leaves and serve Tips Use organic chicken (Nadan kozhi) if using for medicinal purpose. Add less salt initially as this recipe requires very little. Optional : You can add 1/4 cup of thick coconut milk when gravy starts to get thick for more flavour and benefits.I haven’t added as the traditional method doesn’t include this step.