South-Indian Chicken Kurma

A popular South Indian chicken curry, blending creamy coconut with subtle spices for a perfectly balanced, comforting dish. The kongunadu kozhi kurma is a regional variation of chicken (kozhi means “chicken” in Malayalam and Tamil languages of the south) curry originating from the Kongu region, which largely encompasses parts of Tamil Nadu and extends into the neighbouring states of Karnataka and Kerala. It uses a freshly ground spice mix that includes fennel seeds, as well as a paste of co