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Chicken Chettinad: 7 Secrets to Spicy Perfection

Chicken Chettinad
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Bold, spicy, and deeply flavorful, Chicken Chettinad is a South Indian classic featuring tender chicken simmered in freshly ground spices and coconut. It’s rich, warming, and unforgettable.

Ingredients

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  • 1 kg Chicken (bone-in pieces)
  • 3 medium Onions, finely chopped
  • 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 Garlic cloves
  • 1-inch piece Ginger
  • 4–5 Dry red chilies
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 4 Cloves
  • 3 Green cardamom pods
  • 1 small Cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/4 cup Grated coconut
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Dry roast fennel, peppercorns, coriander, cumin, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and red chilies. Grind to a coarse powder.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add ginger and garlic paste. Cook until the raw smell disappears.
  4. Stir in tomatoes and turmeric. Cook until tomatoes break down.
  5. Add the ground masala and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Add chicken pieces and mix to coat evenly. Cook for 5–7 minutes.
  7. Add a little water, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked and tender.
  8. Add grated coconut and cook for another 5 minutes. Adjust salt.
  9. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

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