Chettinad Chicken Curry

 Chettinad Chicken Curry

Chettinad Chicken Curry is a dish from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. It is a spicy and flavorful dish that can be eaten with rice or roti.

Chettinad Chicken Curry Recipe

The Chettinad region in Southern India is well-known for its spicy and rich dishes that have a full flavour.

This delicious chicken curry recipe comes from that region and is a true classic.

Ingredients for Chettinad Chicken Curry

• 500 g Chicken washed, cleaned, chopped
• 1/4 cup Sambar Onions (Shallots ) finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 2 Tomatoes finely chopped
• 3 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 3 tsp Coriander Powder
• a pinch Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Pepper Powder
• small handful Coriander Leaves finely chopped
• as per taste Salt

For Tempering:

• 2 tbsp Oil
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 2 Cloves
• 2 Cardamoms
• 1 tsp Saunf
• few Curry Leaves

How to make Chettinad Chicken Curry

• Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
• Add the tempering ingredients and fry for a minute.
• Add the chopped onions and saute until golden.
• Add ginger garlic paste and stir well.
• Simmer for 30 seconds and add the tomatoes.
• Add the coriander leaves, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and pepper powder.
• Mix well and add the chicken pieces.
• Add salt and pour 1/2 cup of water.
• Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove the lid and stir once. Cover again and bring to a boil.
• When the chicken is cooked and tender, sprinkle coriander leaves and pepper powder on top.
• Stir to mix well.
• Remove from flame and serve hot.