CHICKEN PERATTEL WITH SHREDDED COCONUT (Dry roast chicken with shredded coconut)
CHICKEN PERATTEL WITH SHREDDED COCONUT (Chicken dry roast with shredded coconut) Fierce Chicken Perattel with Toasted Coconut Chicken Perattel is the ultimate South Indian "dry roast"—a dish where the spices aren't just a sauce, but a thick, flavorful coating that clings to every piece of chicken. It is famous for its intense heat and the deep, nutty aroma of toasted coconut and star anise . The Ingredients The 30-Minute Marinade: 500g Chicken (bite-sized pieces) 3 tbsp Roasted Curry Powder (or Chili Powder) 1 tbsp Coriander Powder 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 tbsp Lime Juice 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder Salt (to taste) The Roasted Coconut Paste: 2 tbsp Shredded Coconut 10 Shallots 4 Garlic cloves 1/2 inch Ginger 4 Dried Red Chillies 1 tsp Black Pepper (crushed) 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds 1 Cinnamon stick 1 Star Anise 1 sprig Curry Leaves 1/2 Tomato (chopped) The Tempering & Base: 1 Onion (chopped) 1/2 Tomato (chopped) 1 cup...