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Chicken Chettinad

Ingredients

Chicken _1 kg.
Poppy seeds ( khus khus)_2 tspns
Grated coconut_1/2
Fennel seeds_1 tspn
Coriander seeds_ tspn
Oil_12/ cup
Onion_1 large
Gringer chopped_2 tspn
Garlic chopped_2 tspns
Star anise_7/2
Red chillies powder_1 tspn
Tomatoes_3 medium sized
Lemon_1
Curry leaves_10-12
Fresh coriander_for garnish
Salt_as per taste
Cumin seeds_1/2 tspn
Whole red chillies_6-8
Cinnamon_1 one inch stick
Green cardamon_3+Cloves_2
Turmeric powder_1/2 tspn


Method of Preparation

1_ Clean the chicken, remove skin and cut into twelve pieces.
2_ Chop the onions and tomatoes separately.
3_ Roast the whole red chillies, grated coconut, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cumin sedds, green cardamon, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, fennel seeds in oil and grind to a paste along with ginger and garlic.
4_ Heat oil in a degchi and fry the onions till golden. Add the curry leaves and the ground paste and sauté for some time. Add the tomatoes, red mix. Cook for five minutes and then add two cups of water, lemon juice, cover and cook till the chicken is done.
5_ Add chicken and mix. Cook for five minutes and then add two cups of water, lemon juice, cover and cook till the chicken is done.
6_ Serve hot, granished with coriander leaves and accompanied with boiled rice or parantha.
Chef´s Tip: In some regions this dish is cooked without coconut. You may try that variation as per your preference.
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