Mango-Chicken Curry/Mamidikaya-Chicken curry/Mavinakaya-Chicken Curry

We get plenty of raw mangoes in this summer season,which are very healthy , packed with several nutrients.So,make use of it in various forms this season.I have shared raw mango-coconut chutney earlier. Today, I am sharing another recipe with raw mango in combination with chicken.The combination of raw mango with chicken goes really well, the tangy flavor of mango combines with chicken gives a special flavor to the dish.This is one of the simplest chicken recipes,which do not need any marination or masala.

Health Benefits of Raw Mango/Mavinakayi/pachi mamidikaya :It contains rich amount of vitamin C,which is a powerful antioxidant,helping in preventing cancer.It is also a rich source of Iron,helps in decreasing Anemia.It also helps in gastro-intestinal disorders,constipation,morning sickness,indigestion,piles,diarrhea and also helps in improving stamina.

Preparation time : 15 mins

Cooking time : 50 mins

Ingredients :

Chicken : 1/2 kilo

Raw mango/mamidikaya/mavinakaya pieces(with out peel) : 1 cup

Onion pieces : 1 cup

Ginger-garlic paste : 1 tbsp

Salt : to taste

Turmeric powder : a pinch

Red chili powder : 1 tbsp

Coriander leaves/kothumbari soppu/kothmir : fist ful

Oil : 2 tbsp

Method  of Preparation :

1. Clean chicken pieces properly and keep them aside.


2. Heat oil in a kadai,add onion pieces and saute till they turn transparent.Then add ginger-garlic paste,turmeric powder and saute till the raw smell goes off.


3. Add chicken pieces,raw mango pieces and cook for 15 mins by closing the kadai with a lid.


4. Then add salt,red chili powder,sufficient amount of water and cook for 15 more mins.


5. Then add coriander leaves,cook for 2 more mins. Dish out and serve with rice or chapathi.

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Note : can add tomato pieces also along with mango pieces for extra taste.