Kozhi(Chicken) Chaps

Description

Kozhi Chaps, also known as Chicken Chaps, is a traditional South Indian semi-gravy dish deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of Tamil Nadu, especially in regions like Madurai, Dindigul, and Tirunelveli. The term “chaps” refers to a richly spiced, shallow-fried chicken preparation where meat is marinated in yogurt, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, and regional spice blends.

Often served during weddings, special functions, and Sunday meals, Kozhi Chaps carries a nostalgic connection to Tamil home-style cooking. The use of poppy seeds, fennel, and coconut paste adds a unique creamy texture and aroma to the dish, making it both hearty and deeply flavorful.

Today, this dish holds a special place in the kitchens of Tamil families across South India and is fondly recreated in homes across diaspora communities in Canadian cities like Brampton, Halifax, and Saskatoon.