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Banana Leaf Chicken Varuval

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These Chicken Varuval in banana leaf packets are easy to make and taste delicious.

Banana Leaf Chicken Varuval

Note: image is for illustration purposes only and not that of the actual recipe.

Ingredients:
Chicken – 500 gms, skinless, boneless, chopped
Garlic – 2 tsp, finely chopped
Green Chillies – 2 tsp, finely chopped
Curry Leaves – handful, chopped
Turmeric Powder – 2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 3 tsp
Salt as per taste
Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 tblsp
Banana Leaf – 2, cleaned, cut into medium squares

For the gravy:
Tomatoes – 100 gms, chopped
Sambar Onions (Shallots) – 200 gms, chopped
Cinnamon – 3
Cardamoms – 4 to 5
Cloves – 3
Cumin Seeds – 2 to 3 tsp
Saunf – 2 to 3 tsp
Coriander Leaves – 1 bunch, chopped
Salt as per taste
Turmeric Powder – 2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1 tblsp
Oil as required

To grind:
Curry Leaves – handful
Green Chillies – 4 to 5
Cumin Seeds – 1 tblsp
Coriander Leaves – handful

Method:
1. Combine the garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder and ginger garlic paste in a bowl.
2. Add the chicken pieces and mix well until evenly coated.
3. Keep aside for 30 to 40 minutes.
4. Heat 1 tblsp oil in a pan over medium flame.
5. Add all the gravy ingredients and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Add the marinated chicken pieces and mix well.
7. Add the ground paste and mix again.
8. Switch off the flame.
9. Grease the banana leaves and add 2 to 3 tblsp of the chicken mixture to each square.
10. Fold well into a square packets.
11. Heat little oil in a tawa over medium flame.
12. Place the prepared squares, cover with a lid and cook on both sides, turning once or twice.
13. Remove and serve.

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Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar founded Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. A digital marketer by profession and a passionate food lover, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. With Awesome Cuisine, he combines his expertise in digital marketing with his deep love for food, sharing delicious recipes and inspiring others to appreciate the joy of cooking. Through Awesome Cuisine, he invites you to join him on a flavorful journey and discover the wonders of Indian cuisine.

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