Coriander, Chilli, Fennel, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Garam Masala (Coriander, Cumin, Black Pepper, Salt, Cinnamon, Black Cardamom, Cardamom, Cloves, Fennel, Caraway Seeds, Star Anise), Turmeric

Recipe: Varutharacha Kozhi Curry (To serve 4) – Ingredients: Chicken (cut into pieces) – 1 kg, Coconut Oil ¾ cup or 12 tbsp, Grated coconut – 2 cups, Onion – 3 nos, Ginger and Garlic paste 4 tbsp, Green Chilli slit 3 nos, Curry leaves 10 nos, Tomato 2 nos, Salt to taste, Melam Varutharacha Kozhi curry masala 3 tbsp.
Method:

• Marinate the chicken with ginger and garlic paste and salt and keep aside for 5 – 10 mins.
• Roast the grated coconut in a pan till it turns golden brown in colour and make a smooth paste.
• Heat the coconut oil in a kadai, add sliced onion, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté till it turns brown in colour.
• Add 3 tbsp of Melam Varutharacha kozhi curry masala and sauté for 2 mins in low flame.
• Add the marinated chicken, sliced tomato and sauté.
• Add enough water and cook the chicken till tender.
• Add the roasted coconut paste and simmer it.
• When the gravy becomes thick remove from the heat and serve.