Chicken Chettinad
Course: Main CourseCuisine: South IndianDifficulty: MediumServings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
35
minutesCalories
320
kcalA fiery and flavorful South Indian chicken curry made with freshly ground spices and coconut, representing the essence of Tamil Nadu cuisine.
Ingredients
500g chicken (cut pieces)
2 onions (finely chopped)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 cup grated coconut
1 tbsp fennel seeds, 5–6 dried red chillies, 1 tsp black peppercorns
2 tbsp oil, salt to taste
Directions
- Dry roast coconut, fennel, chillies, and peppercorns. Grind into a paste.
- Heat oil, sauté onions and ginger-garlic paste till golden.
- Add tomatoes, cook until mushy.
- Add chicken, salt, and masala paste. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the gravy has thickened.
- Garnish with curry leaves and serve hot with parotta or rice.