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Chicken Chettinad

Name: Chicken Chettinad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken pieces; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1/2 cup grated coconut; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 tbsp oil; Salt to taste

Aromatic spices and creamy coconut create a rich, deeply flavorful curry that's characteristic of South Indian Chettinad cuisine. Tender chicken pieces absorb the fragrant blend of fennel, cumin, and coriander while simmering in a luscious tomato-coconut sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special without demanding hours in the kitchen.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

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1
Dry roast the grated coconut, fennel seeds, cumin, coriander powder, and garam masala in a pan until fragrant. Grind into a smooth paste with a little water.
2
Heat oil in a large pan or kadai over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions until golden brown.
3
Add the chopped tomatoes and ginger-garlic paste. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil begins to separate.
4
Add the chicken pieces and the ground spice paste. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
5
Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is tender and cooked through.

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