About
Chettinad Chicken Gravy is a spicy and flavorful chicken curry recipe from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu in South India. This dish is known for its unique blend of spices and the use of coconut. It’s usually served with rice, dosa, or roti. It is rich in protein and also offers a good amount of vitamins.
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Recipe
Ingredients
chicken
500 grams
oil
2 tablespoons
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
fennel seeds
1 teaspoon
onions, finely chopped
2
tomatoes, finely chopped
2
green chillies, slit
2
ginger
1 tablespoon
garlic paste
coriander powder
2 teaspoons
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
Salt as per taste
water
One cup
For Chettinad masala
Directions
Step 1:
First, make the Chettinad masala. Dry roast the coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, red chilies, and grated coconut until they turn golden. Cool and grind to a powder.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and fennel seeds. When they splutter, add chopped onions, tomatoes, and green chillies. Sauté until onions turn golden.
Step 3:
Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute, then add the Coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and sauté for another minute.
Step 4:
Now add the chicken pieces and cook on high heat for 5-7 minutes.
Step 5:
Add the prepared Chettinad masala, salt, and mix. Add a cup of water and cover the pan. Cook until the chicken is done and the gravy thickens.
Step 6:
Serve the Chettinad Chicken Gravy with rice, dosa or roti.
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