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Karaikudi Curry

Name: Karaikudi Curry
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken or goat meat; 2 onions, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 2 tbsp oil; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt to taste; Fresh coriander for garnish

A fiery South Indian curry from Karaikudi that delivers bold, peppery heat balanced with aromatic spices and tender meat. The black peppercorns and chili powder create a distinctive depth that makes this far more compelling than standard curry recipes. Perfect for those craving authentic Tamil Nadu flavors on a special dinner night.

Prep

40 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

1 hour 25 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Marinate the meat with chili powder, salt, and lemon juice for 30 minutes.
2
Heat oil in a large pan or kadai over medium-high heat.
3
Add onions and cook until golden brown.
4
Add tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, black peppercorns, cumin, and coriander powder. Sauté until tomatoes soften.
5
Add the marinated meat and stir well to coat with the spice mixture.
6
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
7
Cover and cook on low heat until the meat is tender, approximately 35–45 minutes.
8
Adjust salt and spices to taste.