Chicken Thoran and a Fashion Show :)

 

We had our Kerala association's (KAW) onam celebration on 18th and I (Maya) had participated in a fashion show. These are the videos of the show and the slide show of the event & off-stage pictures that my hubby took. I am the 6th one at 5 minutes 20 sec (wearing the black costume and a silver band on forehead) in the Western, Lady Gaga song. Hope you enjoy them :).

 

 

KAW Seattle Onam 2010 - Shanti by Anju Neilju

 

 

Kaw Onam 2010 fashion show photo slide show

 

 

Chicken Thoran Recipe

 

 

 

Ingredients

 

1. Chicken - 350 gm
2. Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
3. Red onion - 1 large, thinly sliced and chopped (Using pearl onions will be more tasty. You can use around 15 pearl onions)
4. Green chillies - 6 -7, chopped fine
5. Ginger - 1.5 tbsp, chopped fine
6. Garlic - 1 tbsp, chopped fine
7. Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
8. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
9. Chilly powder - 1 tsp
10. Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
11. Cumin powder - 1 pinch
12. Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
13. Garam masala - 1/4 tsp (Optional)
14. Mustards - 1/2 tsp
15. Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
16. Salt - To taste

Method

1. Clean and cut the chicken to small pieces.

 

2. Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in a pan and cook the chicken in enough salt until they are done stirring occasionally. It will take around 15 mts. There is no need to add water since water will ooze out from the chicken. Shred the chicken pieces with your hands when they cool down.

3. Heat some more oil in the same pan and splutter mustards. Then add the chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies. Saute for 2 minutes at medium heat. Then add the sliced onion. Stir-fry until they turn transparent. Add the grated coconut, turmeric powder, chilly powder , pepper powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and a few curry leaves. Stir for a few seconds and add the shredded chicken , garam masala and mix well. Stir fry for a few minutes. You can add a tsp of coconut oil for an extra taste. Switch off. Serve hot with rice.