Chicken Zacutti

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   Method

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   Clean, de-skin and chop the chicken. Cut the coconut into 1 inch pieces. Heat oil, add the chopped potatoes and the coconut. Saute over medium heat till light brown. Keep aside.

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   For the paste:(From poppy seeds to carom seeds)

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   Heat oil. Saute the cinnamon and the cloves for about half a minute. Keep aside and cool. Chop the onions and coconut into small pieces, saute till golden brown then add the red chillies and the coriander seeds and fry a little till the chillies begin to crackle. Remove and cool.

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   Roast the poppy seeds, ajwain(Carom Seeds), mustard seeds and the fenugreek on a tawa. Cool.

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   Blend the roasted spices and the sauteed spices in a blender with about 1 cup of water to make a fine paste.

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   Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan, add the sliced onions and saute over medium heat till golden brown. Add the tomatoes and the paste. Fry for 2-3 minutes till tomatoes are tender. Add the chicken and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer till tender. Add the coconut milk and lemon juice, bring to a boil. Adjust seasoning. Garnish with fried potatoes and coconut. Serve with boiled rice.

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   Time 90 minutes

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