Kopra-Kodi Koora.

Ingredients:

Chicken 1/2 kili skin-on, bone-in & small chunks
Salt
Turmeric Powder 1/2 spoon
Chili powder 1 spoon
Oil few spoons.

To be Fried in Oil and Wet-Ground to Paste:

Coriander seeds 1 fistful
Poppy Seeds 2 spoons
Dry dessicated coconut 1/2 shell
Peppercorns 1-2 spoons
Oil.

Method:

Add oil in a pan, stir-in chicken, salt, turmeric and chili powders.

Add water….cover and cook till the chicken is done.

Now add the powdered items to it. Fry over high heat for about 4-7 minutes.

When oil shows up on sides…remove from heat.

The dry dessicated + fried coconut gives the rich aromatic temptation to this food. Its mild and makes good when served with plain steamed rice.