Chicken Chukka Varuval Recipe | Chicken Sukka | Kozhi Varuval

I am sharing Chicken Sukka Varuval Recipe today. It is one of the famous dishes in Chettinad restaurants and whenever we go there, we will either order Chicken Chukka or Mutton Chukka. This restaurant style recipe can be easily prepared at home. After being in abroad, we don't get the luxury to visit restaurants as we would in India, had to try replicating at home. It came out very well and everyone enjoyed. This Chicken sukka is a dry fry made with boneless chicken and freshly ground spices. 

What are the ingredients needed?

Boneless Chicken, 1 lb

Oil, 2 teaspoons

Cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon

Onion, 1 medium sized

Red chillies, 2 nos

Garlic, 4-5 cloves (finely minced)

Ginger, about 1 inch piece (grated)

Curry leaves, 1 sprig

Turmeric Powder, 1/4 teaspoon

Coriander powder, 2 teaspoon

Chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Cilantro, to garnish

For spice powder

Whole pepper corns, 1 1/2 teaspoon

Cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon

Fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon

Cloves, 2 nos

Cinnamon, 1 small piece

Cardamom, 2 nos

Poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon

How to make chicken sukka at home?

1. First dry roast the ingredients listed for spice powder, then grind it into fine powder.
2. Wash, clean and cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
3. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add cumin seeds and fry till it sputters, then add finely chopped onions, red chillies, curry leaves along with ginger and garlic and fry till onions turn translucent.
4. Then add chicken, along with turmeric powder and salt to taste, mix well. Cover and cook it in medium heat till the chicken is cooked. Do not have to add water now.
5. Now add chilli powder, coriander powder, ground spice powder and mix well, now bring the heat to low and cook till all the liquid evaporates and fry comes to required consistency. Please makes sure to stir the chicken, scrapping the pan in between to get it cooked evenly and to avoid getting burned at the bottom.
6. Then transfer it to serving bowl, garnish it with cilantro and serve it warm.

Notes:

• Chicken does not require any marination.
• Depending on the required spice level, increase or decrease the chilli powder. 
• Instead of red chillies, you can use green chillies too.