Chettinad chicken curry recipes

Chettinad chicken curry

Chettinad chicken curry Recipe
Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion large,finely chopped
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• 2 tomatoes medium,(pureed)(or chopped finely)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 pinches turmeric
• 1/4 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon curd or yogurt (helps to keep the chicken soft)
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• null salt as needed
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/4 cup coconut grated
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 3/4 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon pepper corn
• 5 red chilies
• 3 green cardamoms (or elastic)
• 4 cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick

Ingredients

preparation :-

add chicken,turmeric,chili powder,curd,salt and ginger garlic paste to a bowl.On a low flame,dry roast coriander seeds and red chilies.When the coriander seeds begin to smell good,add elaichi , jeers, saunf, pepper,cinnamon and cloves.roast till cloves smell good.next add poppy seeds.Quickly toss. Make sure not to burn the masala. you can also set these aside to a plate before adding coconut.add coconut and fry until the coconut smells good.cool all these.add them to a blender jar and pour little water .Make a smooth paste .Set aside the masala to a small bowl. In the same jar,grind tomatoes to smooth.you can also use chopped tomatoes.

Making chicken chettinad :-

heat oil in a pan ,add bay leaf and onions.fry till they turn translucent to golden .transfer the chicken and fry for at least 4 to 5 mins.add tomatoes,turmeric , salt and chili powder (if using).mix well and fry till the oil begins to separate.then add the ground paste and curry leaves .fry for 2 to 3 mins.pour 1 cup water.i use hot water .using cold water sometimes toughens the chicken.cover and cool till it is fully done,soft and tender .The gravy becomes thick by then.if not cook without  a lid and evaporate some water.pour more water if needed to get the desired consistency . cook till the chicken gravy thickens. Garnish with fried curry leaves .Serve chicken chettinad gravy with rice or phulka.