Natu Kodi Pulusu (Country Chicken Stew)

Ingredients

• Country Chicken (Natu Kodi): 1 kg, small pieces
• Onions: 2 large, sliced
• Tomatoes: 2, chopped
• Ginger-Garlic Paste: 2 tbsp
• Green Chilies: 6-8, slit
• Tamarind Pulp: 2 tbsp
• Red Chili Powder: 2.5 tsp
• Turmeric Powder: 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder: 1 tbsp
• Cumin Powder: 1 tsp
• Garam Masala: 1 tsp
• Oil: 5 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Country chicken takes longer to cook. It's best to pressure cook it first with salt, turmeric, and ginger-garlic paste for 4-5 whistles.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large pan. Add onions and fry until golden.

3. 3

   Add the remaining ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes and cook until mushy.

5. 5

   Add all spice powders and cook the masala well.

6. 6

   Add the pressure-cooked chicken along with its stock. Mix well.

7. 7

   Add tamarind pulp and adjust salt.

8. 8

   Add more hot water to achieve a stew-like consistency (pulusu means stew).

9. 9

   Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes for the flavors to meld.

10. 10

    Finish with garam masala powder. Serve hot with ragi sankati or rice.