Chettinad Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 20 Minutes

Cooking Time 35 Minutes

Servings 3-4

Rating

Chettinad Chicken is one of the most flavorful chicken Dishes from the south Indian Cuisine. This curry has lots of freshly roasted spices and coconut. This spicy chicken preparation is delicious

Ingredients

1kgChicken
2 tspPoppy seeds
1/2 cupGrated coconut
1 tspFennel seeds
1 tspCoriander seeds
1/2 tspCumin seeds
6-8Whole red chilies
1stick Cinnamon
3Green cardamom
2Cloves
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1Onion, large
2 tspGinger, chopped
2 tspGarlic chopped
1/2Star anise
1 tspRed chili powder
3Tomatoes, medium
1Lemon
10-12Curry leaves
2 tspFresh chopped coriander for Garnish
1/2 cupOil
SaltTo Taste

Directions

Step1Clean the chicken, remove the skin and cut into small pieces.
Step2Chop the onions and tomatoes separately.
Step3Roast the whole red chilies, grated coconut, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, fennel seeds in oil and grind to a paste along with ginger and garlic.
Step4Heat oil in a vessel and fry the onions till golden, then add curry leaves and the ground paste and saute for some time.
Step5Add the tomatoes, red chili powder and turmeric powder and saute.
Step6Add the chicken, mix and cook for 5 minutes and then add 2 cups of water and lemon juice.
Step7Cover and cook till the chicken is soft.
Step8Garnished with coriander leaves.
Step9Serve it with boiled rice, roti or tandoori naan.