Chicken Chettinad

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

• 1 kg Chicken
• 2 tsp Poppy seeds Khashakhasha
• 1 tsp Fennel seeds (Perinjeerakam)
• 11/2 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 5 - Red chillies (Kollamulaku)
• 1/2 Of Grated coconut
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 11/2 tsp Red chilly powder
• 2 tsp Ginger — chopped
• 2 tsp Garlic — chopped
• 3 nos Tomatoes chopped, medum
• 2 nos Onions chopped, medium
• 1 nos Lemon
• 1" stick Cinnamon (Karugapatta)
• 3 - Green cardamom (Elakka)
• 2 - Cloves (Grambu)
• 10 - Curry leaves
• Fresh coriander leaves — for garnishing
• Oil, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Clean the chicken and cut into small pieces.

2. Step 2

   Roast the red chillies, grated coconut, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and fennel seeds in oil.

3. Step 3

   Grind it to a paste along with ginger and garlic.

4. Step 4

   Heat the oil in a large pan.

5. Step 5

   Fry onions, till golden.

6. Step 6

   Add curry leaves and the ground paste and sautT for some time.

7. Step 7

   Add tomatoes, red chilly powder and turmeric powder.

8. Step 8

   Add chicken and Stir everything together thoroughly.

9. Step 9

   Cook for about 5 minutes.

10. Step 10

    Add 2 cups of water and lemon juice.

11. Step 11

    Put the lid on and cook, till the chicken is done.

12. Step 12

    Garnish with coriander leaves.

13. Step 13

    Serve while still hot with rice, chappathi and palappam.

14. Step 14

    We can try this dish without cocunut too.