1). Boneless chicken - 1 cup
Pepper powder - a pinch
Salt - a pinch
2). Onions - 1 chopped
3). Coconut (grated) - 1/2 cup
Chili powder - 1/2 tsp.
Coriander powder - 1 tsp.
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp.
Masala powder - 1 tsp.
Curry leaves - 4
4). Oil - 2 tbsp.
5). Salt to taste
6). Red chilies - 2
7). Mustard seeds - 1 tsp.
8). Curry leaves - 6

Chicken Thoran (Kerala Style)

1. Cook the chicken with salt and pepper on low flame adding an ounce of water if necessary till the chicken is almost cooked and the gravy is absorbed. Set aside.
2. Grind ingredients in item 3 coarsely. Set aside.
3. Place a shallow pan on a low flame. Add the oil when hot. Add the whole red chilies cut into 2 and the mustard seeds. When the seeds splutter, add the curry leaves and saut� for a moment.
4. Add the chopped onion and saut� till it turns soft and transparent. Add the cooked chicken. Saut� for a minute.
5. Add the ground coconut masala mixture and salt. Stir well. Cover and cook on very low flame for 2 minutes. Open and stir. Remove from flame.
6. Serve hot with plain rice & curry.
   Serves: 2
   Preparation time: 30 minutes