CHICKEN THAALI SALNA/CHICKEN KULAMBU

                          THAALI SALNA

Ingredients:
Chicken-500 gms.
Shallots/Small onion-10-15nos.(roughly chopped)
Garlic-6-7 pods
Cumin seeds-2 tsp.
Fenugreek seeds-1 tsp.
Cinnamon stick-1
Cloves-4-5
Chilli powder-2tsp.or to taste
Turmeric powder-1 tsp.
Salt -to taste
Sesame oil-2 tbsp.
Ghee-1 tbsp.
Coriander powder-2tbsp.

Roasted Rice pepper powder-3 tbsp.
(Rice-3tbsp
Black Pepper-1-2 tsp to your taste.)

Method:
Basic preparations:
1.In a pan,dry roast fenugreek seeds and keep it aside.

             

2.Dry roast rice and pepper together till golden brown.Let it come to room temperature. Grind it into a very fine powder.
       

          

3.Dry roast the coriander powder for 2-3 mins. until you get a nice aroma.Keep it aside.
           


Making the Salna/Kulambu:
4.In a pressure cooker, add sesame oil and ghee.
5.Add the cumin seeds,roasted fenugreek seeds, cinnamon and cloves.
6.Add the shallots and garlic and saute till golden brown.


7.Add the chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt and saute.
8.Add the chicken pieces and cook till the oil seperates from it.
9.Add 3-4 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.


 

10.Mix the roasted rice pepper powder in a cup of water and pour into the chicken mixture.
11.Let it boil nicely for 10 minutes.   


       
12.Add the roasted coriander powder and boil for 2-3 mins.



13.Tasty chicken thaali Salna is now ready.
14.Serve hot with rice and papad.