Konar Kadai Chicken Podimas

Simmakkal Konar Kadai in Madurai is famous for its Kari dosa. It's basically thick dosa like oththappam layerd with Egg and mutton sukka. In our last vacation, we got a chance to visit the hotel. Surprisingly only Idly, Dosa and Idiappam were available. No rice items and no parotta items. The server suggested this chicken podimas. Tiny pieces of chicken  fried with mild spice. It was very tasty but hardly 2 Tablespoons served in a  little saucer.  Kids liked it so much , so tried to recreate in my kitchen. It's close to the restaurant version. Asked my chicken to rank all chicken items that I prepare, and this chicken is in 2nd place. So, here goes the recipe before I forget.

Ingredients

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Boneless Chicken - 500gms

Onion                    - 1

Turmeric Powder  - 1/4 Teaspoon

Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 2 Teaspoon

Ginger                   - 2 " Inch

Garlic                    - 1/2 Bulb

Cinnamon             - 1/2 Inch

Saunf                    - 1 Teaspoon

Curry Leaves

Gingelly Oil

Salt

Method

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1.Wash the chicken and dry it with paper towel.

2. Finely chop the chicken into very little pieces.

3. Crush saunf, cinnamon, ginger and garlic.

4. Heat oil in a wide pan and once hot, add curry leaves and finely chopped onion.

5. Fry the onion till golden brown with a pinch of salt.

6. Add crushed masala and fry till the raw smell goes.

7. Add the chopped chicken, chilly powder  and turmeric powder.

8. Cook for 7 - 8 minutes in high flame stirring frequently.

9. Now add salt and continue to cook.

10. Once you see the oil oozing out, switch off the flame.

Note:

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Can add a squeeze of lemon if you prefer.

I added a green pepper and cooked for 5 more minutes .