Chettinad Chicken Curry

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Chettinad Chicken Curry: "

Chettinad Chicken Curry is known for the flavors, the spice and the aroma! Here is a fantastic recipe that promises to deliver in all aspects. The dish is very popular not just in the South of India but has made a place in a lot of homes and hearts all over the world. Give it a shot and you’ll see exactly what we mean. It is a dish that requires patience and love and a few steps but in the end, it’s so worth it.

Make this dish mild, medium or spicy, the flavors are amazing.

Ingredients:

Chicken – 2.5lb, washed and cut to bite size

Masala for Grinding:

Cinnamon – 1.5″

Cloves – 4

Green Cardamom – 3

Dry Red Chili – 7-8 or to taste

Cumin Seeds – 1.5 tsp

Fennel Seeds – 1.5 tsp

Coriander Seeds – 2 tsp

Khus Khus/Poppy Seeds – 1 tbsp

Fresh Coconut – 1/2 cup

Water for Grinding – 1/2 cup

Oil – 3 tbsp

Onion – 1 large, finely chopped

Minced Ginger – 1 tbsp

Minced Garlic – 1 tbsp

Turmeric – 1/2 tsp

Curry Leaves – a few sprigs

Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp or to taste

Tomatoes – 2 large, chopped

Lime or Lemon Juice – to taste

Water – 2-3 cups or as needed

Coriander/Cilantro Leaves – for garnish

Method

1. Dry roast on low heat – Cinnamon Stick, Cloves, Green Cardamom, Red Chillies, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Coriander Seeds & Poppy Seeds.

2. Keep stirring till the seeds change color and there is a fantastic aroma.

3. Add in the the Coconut and again, stir till the coconut gets a color and looks dry and dehydrated.

4. Once done, transfer and allow it to cool.

5. Grind to a smooth paste using 1/2 cup of Water and keep aside till ready to use.

6. In a pan, heat the Oil on medium flame and once hot, add in the Onions.

7. Salt the Onions just a bit and cook till translucent.

8. Add in the Minced Ginger and Garlic, Turmeric Powder, Curry Leaves, Spice Paste and Red Chili Powder.

9. Cook for a minute.

10. Add in the Tomatoes, mix and cook uncovered till the oil separates from the mixture.

11. Add in the Chicken, mix and cook for 5 minutes.

12. Add Salt and a squeeze of Lime or Lemon and mix well again.

13. Add in Water for gravy as needed, mix and cover and cook for 20-25 minutes.

14. Once done, garnish with Cilantro just before serving.

15. Enjoy this dish with Rice, Chapatis, Naans, Parathas, Idlis or Dosas.

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