CHETTINAD CHICKEN CURRY

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CHETTINAD CHICKEN CURRY
(It is a classical indian recipe, from the region of Chettinad, India. It is one of the most flavorful dish from South India cuisine.)

Ingredient
1. Chicken - 1/2 kg
2. Onions - 2 sliced
3. Tomatos - 2 medium sized (diced)
4. Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp.
5. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
6. Oil - 2 tbsp.
7. Turmeric - 1tsp
8. Lemon juice - 2tbsp
9. Coriander leaves - 2tbsp (chopped)
10. Chilli powder / curry powder (optional)
11. Salt to taste

Chettinad Masala
1. Coriander seeds - 3tbsp
2. Dry chilli - 4
3. Fennel seeds - 2tsp
4. Cinnamon stick - 1
5. Whole peppercorn - 2tsp
6. Cardamom - 3 pods
7. Star Anise - 1
8. Clove - 4
9. Fresh coconut 1/4 cup grated

Preparations
1. Clean chicken and marinate with salt, turmeric and lemon juice for 30 minutes.
2.Dry roast all the masalas for "Chettinad Masala"  except grated coconut in a pan until it turns              golden brown. Add coconut and roast again until the coconut turns light brown. Cool it for 15              minutes and grind it to a smooth paste and keep aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan add onion and saute till it turn brown. Add curry leaves and ginger garlic paste.        Saute for 5 minutes.
4.  Add the marinated chicken and mix well. Add the tomatoes and mix well again. Cover the lid and let the tomatoes turns mushy and soft.
5. Add the Chettinad masalas, Coriander leaves and chilli powder and mix well. Cover the lid and cook for 20 minutes in medium heat.
6. Lastly add few coriander leaves and serve with hot rice or chappati.

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