kadaknath chicken recipe

1. Kadaknath Nall - ennai Chicken

2. Kadaknath Chicken dum biryani


3. Kadaknath Chicken Chops


4. Kadaknath Kozhi Rasam - Chettinad Style


5. Kadaknath South Indian Pepper Chicken


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kadaknath chicken benefits

Scientific studies have shown that Kadaknath has high protein, iron and low fat content and is beneficial for people suffering from asthma, cardiac disease and other ailments.

“The awareness about the nutritional and medicinal benefits of Kadaknath is spreading gradually, and as the demand goes up the people breeding it will have a steady income. The initiative is also helping women earn money for their families,” The chicks are raised in protective environment to provide them suitable temperature at early stages of growth.

“Kadaknath chicks are sensitive to climate condition.

“Scientific data show that Kadaknath chicken has high protein, iron and low fat content.


Both the meat and eggs are rich source of protein (25.47% in flesh) and iron.


Its meat is used for curing of pulmonary problems like tuberculosis, and heart diseases and neurasthenia.


The meat contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E, niacin, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and nicotinic acid.


Its consumption helps increase red blood cells and haemoglobin.


The eggs are used to treat headaches, post delivery problems, asthma and nephritis.



what is the Kadaknath chicken

The Kadaknath is found mainly in eastern Madhya Pradesh - especially around Jhabua and Dhar.

Its flesh is black, with a higher melanin content.


Once raised primarily by tribal communities such as the Bhil, its gamey meat is highly prized as a delicacy and aphrodisiacal as restorative.


"The Kadaknath is very disease resistant and hardy bird. Unlike chicken boiler, it can survive and even thrive on kitchen waste.


It is also a semi-scavenger and idealally for farmers looking to supplement their income.

Kadaknath is a healthier alternative to broilers. "It has more protein, less fat and meat contains less cholesterol than regular chicken."

"The Kadaknath quickly converts feed into meat - unlike boilers, which also requires a diet rich in energy to maintain,"


The Kadaknath is, of course, not the only black chicken in the world.

Kadaknath the chicken can be delicious.


Kadaknath South Indian Pepper Chicken

Ingredients:

  • Kadaknath Chicken - 1/2 kg
  • Onion - 2 nos
  • (chopped thinly)
  • Tomato - 3 nos(chopped)
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Chilly powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam masala powder - 2 tsp
  • Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Curry powder - 3 tsp
  • Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
  • Salt - 1 tsp
  • Pepper powder - 2 tsp

For seasoning :

  • Oil - 2 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Fennel seeds(Perinjeerakam) - 1 tsp

For garnishing :

  • Coriander leaves - 3 tsp

For grinding :

  • Onion - 1 no or Small onions(Kunjulli) - 10 nos
  • Garlic pods - 2 nos

Procedure :

  • Mince Kadaknath chicken into small pieces.
  • Fry onion and garlic in oil. Grind it and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan.
  • Splutter mustard and fennel seeds.
  • Add onion and fry until it turns golden brown.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste.
  • When the raw smell of ginger garlic disappears, add tomato.
  • Add all the powders except pepper powder and fry for a minute.
  • Add the ground masala and Kadaknath Chicken.
  • Pour less water and cover it with a lid.
  • Allow it to cook for few minutes.
  • Add salt.
  • When the chicken is cooked fine and thick, add the pepper powder and mix well.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.


Serve with chappathi, roti, naan and also with rice.

Kadaknath Kozhi Rasam Chettinad Style

Ingredients :

  • Kadaknath chicken (bony pieces)-250 gms.
  • Chopped pearl onion-15.
  • Tomato-1.
  • Chilli powder-1/2 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder-1 teaspoon
Ingredients (to grind) (Rasam powder)
  • Pepper corns-1 teaspoon.
  • Small jeera -1 teaspoon.
  • Fennel seeds-1/2 teaspoon.
  • Corriander powder-1 teaspoon
  • Red chillies-2
  • Small onion-4
  • Garlic-5

Procedure

  • Wash the kadaknath chicken nicely. Pressure cook the kadaknath chicken along with the minced onion, tomatoes and chili powder adding 5 cups of water. Add the turmeric powder and half the salt needed. Wait for a whistle and then simmer the flame. Cook for another 8 minutes and switch off the stove.
  • Prepare rasam powder by grinding fennel seeds, pepper corn, small jeera and chilies first. Once they are powdered nicely add the coriander powder. Grind once. Now add the garlic and onion and grind together without adding water. Open the cooker. Strain the rasam and keep aside.
  • Now keep the kadai in the stove.In ½ teaspoon oil season the rasam with ½ teaspoon of small jeera and curry leaves. Pour the rasam into the kadai. Add the rasam powder and the salt needed. Bring the rasam to a nice boil and switch off the stove.
  • The strained out kadaknath chicken pieces can be added to the kadaknath chicken fry if you prepare one separately in the final stage and mixed well or you can fry the pieces with little onion, tomatoes and chili powder.
  • The rasam can be garnished with coriander leaves while serving.