Kerela Chicken Stew
Kerala Chicken Stew or Ishtu as it is called in Kerala is a very mild but flavorful stew. It is made with coconut milk, a few spices, along with chicken and vegetables. It is a light yet hearty stew that is great to make for a weeknight dinner.
Servings Prep Time
4-5people 10minutes
Cook Time
60minutes
Servings Prep Time
4-5people 10minutes
Cook Time
60minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Add the oil to a large heavy bottom pan such as a dutch oven and let it heat up on medium heat. Add the cardamom, cloves, cinammon stick, and green chilies to the pan. Cook the spices for 10-15 seconds and then add half the curry leaves. Saute the curry leaves till they start to splutter.
  2. Add the sliced onions to the pan and a pinch of salt. Saute for 5- 6 minutes or till the onions turn translucent. Add the grated garlic and ginger, saute for 30 seconds. Add the chicken, season it with salt, and then give it a good stir so that its is coated well with the spice mixture. Pan fry the chicken on medium hight heat for 10 minutes, stirring it often. Add the coarse black pepper, carrots, and potatoes to the chicken and give it a good mix.
  3. Stir in the water, let it come to a boil and then lower the heat. Simmer the stew for 25 minutes with the lid on, stirring it half way through. Stir in the coconut milk, sliced ginger, and the remaining curry leaves. Bring it to a boil, and then lower the heat, simmer on low with lid on for 10 minutes. Taste the stew and adjust for salt. Serve with rice or roti or appam