Chicken Chettinad Recipe

Name: Chicken Chettinad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken; 4 dried red chilies, broken by hand into pcs; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic; 2 tablespoons dry coconut, grated (khopra) or 2 tablespoons fresh coconut, can be used; 2 teaspoons spices, of cardamom,peppercorns,cloves and cinnamon; 1 tablespoon whole coriander seed; 1 tablespoon walnut sized ball of tamarind soaked in water; 1/2 cup curry leaf; 2 tablespoons coriander powder; 4 medium onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons oil; salt; coriander leaves (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 chicken
4 dried red chilies, broken by hand into pcs
1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic
2 tablespoons dry coconut, grated (khopra) or 2 tablespoons fresh coconut, can be used
2 teaspoons spices, of cardamom,peppercorns,cloves and cinnamon
1 tablespoon whole coriander seed
1 tablespoon walnut sized ball of tamarind soaked in water
1/2 cup curry leaf
2 tablespoons coriander powder
4 medium onions, sliced
2 tablespoons oil
salt
coriander leaves (to garnish)

1
Heat oil in a wok or fry pan.
2
Roast the coconut, dry red chilli pcs,coriander seeds, whole spices and curry leaves till aromatic.
3
Then add the onions and fry till brown.
4
Add the ginger and garlic and fry for 5 mins more till the raw smell is gone.
5
Add soaked tamarind pulp, chicken, salt and coriander powder.
6
Add 1/2 water if you need a thick gravy.
7
Cook open for 10 mins.
8
Cover and cook till chicken is done.
9
Garnish with fresh cilantro or coriander leaves.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, 4 dried red chilies, broken by hand into pcs, 1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger, 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chettinad falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Chettinad

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