CHICKEN VARATTIYATHU

Chicken-1/2kg
Shallots-200gm
Ginger (chopped)-1tbsp
Garlic (chopped)-1tbsp
Green chilly-2
Coconut pieces (thengakothu)-1/2cupTomato-1 small
Curry leaves-2springs
Chilly powder-1tsp
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Garam masala-1tsp
Salt-to taste
Coconut oil-3tbsp

Cut chicken in to small pieces and marinate with turmeric powder and salt. Leave it for an hour
Heat oil in a pan; add shallots and sauté well for 5minuts.
Add ginger, garlic, green chilly, and coconut pieces, sauté till it turns brown.
Add all masalas and sauté for 5 minutes
Add tomato, curry leaves and marinated chicken and cook in low fire.
Close the pan and cook till the gravy is coated with chicken and oil is separated.
Garnish with coriander leaves.