Skip to main content

Chicken Varuval

So, another chicken dish today by far? Previously, can you still recall my Curried Roast Chicken?  I hope you can still remember? Otherwise, perhaps you would like to flip over to the recipe and then, get up, close and personal to this Chicken Varuval, also known as dry style masala chicken (Jacket Potatoes Chicken Mince). One which I think is not the standard like the many Chicken Varuval. My version of course, as usual, must have the touch of me. A touch of natural sweet burst from dried raisins. Just a touch, nothing over-powering, a touch for the role play between spiciness, sweetness and awesome aroma of garam masala and coriander leaves (Honey Chilli Chicken & Sweet Chilli Chicken). Anything else is there for me to say (Butter Chicken, Ayam Masak Merah & Cashew Nut Masala Chicken)? I sincerely doubt. 

Ingredients
300g (about 1/4)chicken - cut into bite sizes
5 dried red chillies (or as preferred) - snip into 3-4 pieces
70g (1/2 handful) yellow raisins
1 tbsp onion paste
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1/4 tsp garam masala or all spice powder
2 stalks coriander leaves - sliced thinly
3 tsbp oil
Salt for taste

Method
Mix onion paste, ginger paste and garlic paste with chicken.
Keep aside
Heat oil and when heated, fry chillies and raisins for 1-2 mins.
Add chicken mixture and garam masala.
Season with salt.
Simmer and cook till chicken becomes soft and tender.
(Note; sprinkle some water if needed)
Off the heat and combine in coriander leaves.



Labels:
Location: Malaysia

Comments

  1. ✿Sie✿March 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    a spicy dish..my hon would love this Ms.Nava..thank you for sharing..spicy and a kick of sweetness from raisins..I'll try this one thank you ;)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Baker StreetMarch 1, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    dried chillies and raisins do pair perfectly in this dish which looks absolutely spectacular!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeMarch 1, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    So many wonderful flavors that balance to equal perfection. Another wonderful dish~

    ReplyDelete
  4. HenryMarch 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    I don't like raisins but I want to try this spicy chicken with raisins. :-D

    ReplyDelete
  5. RiceandcoconutMarch 1, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I have raisin on the chicken curry salad sandwish from a local restaurant here before,and it was YUMMY,but this one is better to me and that dry chilis adding spicy yummy taste to it,and yes i can serve this with rice :)
    Ridwan

    ReplyDelete
  6. Simple PersonMarch 1, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    D spicy chicken looks very spicy...
    Both n my wife love raisin....
    But too bad she doesn't take spicy...

    ReplyDelete
  7. Thomas Lee/Lee Lip PangMarch 1, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    With raisins? I wonder how it taste.

    ReplyDelete
  8. BalvinderMarch 2, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Spicy chillies and sweet raisins would have given a nice bite to this chicken. Such a nice dish.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Priya dharshiniMarch 2, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Never tried raisin and chicken...Sounds too good.

    ReplyDelete
  10. AmeenaMarch 2, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    I love the addition of raisins to chicken...I think this looks delicious!

    ReplyDelete
  11. TinaRBKMarch 2, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Great pairing of the chilies and raisins, definitely would compliment the chicken very well. You do have a knack for choosing some awesome flavors when preparing chicken, well done!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and DessertsMarch 2, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    I love spicy chilies with chicken! The raisins sound like they would be a fun addition.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake YourselfMarch 2, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Love how wonderfully exotic this sounds - the sweetness of raisins must work very well into this recipe :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    ReplyDelete
  14. Kiri W.March 2, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    How interesting! I think I would love this, I very much like lamb with honey and raisins. Looks like a wonderful meal packed with flavor.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Cucina49March 2, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    I've never seen anything quite like this, but it looks amazing. Love how you've presented it in that silver bowl!

    ReplyDelete
  16. JamesMarch 2, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    I just love chicken! thank you for sharing this! If you have time, you may visit my blog too! :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousMarch 2, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Wow - that is stunning. I love the idea of raisins in this...I like a sweet element in a savory dish.

    ReplyDelete
  18. caro xinMarch 2, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    omg you temper me to eat T.T sick ady cnt eat something spicy

    ReplyDelete
  19. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    sounds great nava!!! i never tried it before.. how was it? the combination of raisin and chicken??

    ReplyDelete
  20. Nava KMarch 2, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Thanks so much everyone for all the loveable comments.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Little Corner of MineMarch 2, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    I'm good with anything spicy! Looks delicious!

    ReplyDelete
  22. TesMarch 3, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I love the combination of raisin in chicken. I know that raisin gives a really nice sweet touch to savoury dish :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. Jocie's MomMarch 3, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    I dig the idea of sprucing up the two separate flavors (raisins & chillis)by using them together :) I bet you get a completely new and delicious flavor. Great dish!

    ReplyDelete
  24. AsmitaMarch 3, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    Sounds and looks fantastic! Love the spicy and sweet combination here.

    ReplyDelete
  25. PinayinTexasMarch 3, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    I just ate lunch but looking at this very appetizing chicken dish makes me want to grab a bowl of rice and eat again!

    ReplyDelete
  26. www.mahaslovelyhome.comMarch 3, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    interesting!looking great n yumm......

    ReplyDelete
  27. cookingvarietiesMarch 3, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    hi nava, wow looks so very very delicious.. i love the raisins flavor. bookmarked with thanks. have a nice day

    ReplyDelete
  28. TorviewtorontoMarch 3, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    this looks wonderful

    ReplyDelete
  29. Kiran @ KiranTarun.comMarch 4, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Just told my Husband about this recipe -- cannot wait to try! Bet its a flavor explosion :)

    ReplyDelete
  30. GauriOctober 23, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    Wow, spice and raisins surely go well together... would be awesome :)

    ReplyDelete
  31. Jackie HarrisonOctober 26, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    I like you added a sweet ingredient like raisin that must be an amazing taste.

    ReplyDelete
  32. KushigaluJanuary 26, 2016 at 9:27 AM

    This is a innovative combo. Looks awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Sharmila kingslyMarch 31, 2017 at 8:14 PM

    This looks so delicious and yummy!!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Malaysian Sodhi (Indian Coconut Milk Stew)

Sodhi. Coconut milk infused and laced ( Shrimp Coconut Milk ) Indian coconut stew. In fact, sodhi is the branching of  Masak Lemak ( Vegetarian Malay Spinach Coconut Stew ), or vice-versa or whichever. Sodhi is definitely a popularity amongst the Indians and without a doubt, in my house as well. Sodhi is usually drenched over rice, and eaten alongside side dishes. Trust me, nothing like sodhi soaking or flooding up your rice and then, using your hands for mushy-mushy diving inside eating style. Sodhi. Like, every once a week in my house. In other words, a regularity and it is a dish that can be put up effortlessly. Needless to say, easy cooking and mind you, there are other variances of sodhi too, which I have already shared before ( Malu Kirata , Kiri Hodi , Prawn Sodhi & Cabbage Sodhi ). This latest sodhi? Basically, the humble, basic simplicity, but why a Malaysian Sodhi? Well, Cooked by this “The Crazy Lover” who is a typical, true and true Malaysian, and cooked in her, most o
Post a Comment
Continue Reading...

Mochakottai Karuvadu Kulumbu (Field Beans Salted Fish Curry)

Look at this earthen pot and in it thick, salty, spicy and vibrantly exciting to our palates and eyes  Mochakottai Karuvadu Kulumbu (Field Beans Salted Fish Curry). Like immediately can trigger our hunger throne right? I know. I am definitely a big fan of this Indian style salted fish curry and salted fish on the whole by itself ( Spicy Ikan Bilis Potato , Sambal Tumis Ikan Bilis  &  Sambal Kentang Ikan Asin ), can drive me crazy because I so love saltiness. In fact, every day can be a salted fish meal day for me ( Salted Fish Pickle , Bean Sprouts Salted Fish  & Steamed Pork Salted Fish ). But, I think we all know it? Too much of saltiness and salt can ruin our health? Of course. Then again, there is such a thing as every now and then saltiness as our best friend? How do make this salted fish curry? Nothing much, no major confusing cooking matter ( Salted Fish Bone Curry ). My recipes as always will never cause you to struggle in the kitchen. Ingredients listed below
17 comments
Continue Reading...

Restoran Orkid Thai - Section 9, Shah Alam

By the third day, Iphone 7 started showing its dark side. Really a terrifying-horrible shocking discovery, it kept rebooting every now and then for no apparent reason. Obviously, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Duh! Its a brand new phone I paid from  my savings ( Da De Bak Kut Teh Subang Jaya ), never ever have I encountered such a problem with my previous faithfully yours 6 year old Iphone 5. Absolutely heart wracking, I really couldn’t find the time ( Karaikudi Chicken Curry & Fikcles Cafe Taman Tun ) to rush to the service centre amidst the busyness of getting ready for the family wedding and another travel venture ( Oats Fried Prawn s ). Keeping my fingers crossed, hoping it’s just a minor teething problem, I went ahead with shopping nearby Plaza Shah Alam and Plaza Masalam. Accompanied by my niece, we bought a couple of things and then of course, naturally, shopping is more or less regarded as synonymous with hunger throne.  
7 comments
Continue Reading...