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Chicken Chettinad

Freshly roasted kalpasi, marathi mokku, and stone flower spices build a fragrance so complex and a heat so deep it demands complete attention.
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Prep Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

  • 700 g chicken bone-in pieces
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 onions finely sliced
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp black pepper Chettinad Masala
  • 1 tsp cumin Chettinad Masala
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds Chettinad Masala
  • 4 dried red chilies Chettinad Masala
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds Chettinad Masala
  • 2 cardamom Chettinad Masala
  • 1 star anise Chettinad Masala
  • 1 tsp kalpasi (stone flower, optional but authentic) Chettinad Masala
  • 10 curry leaves Chettinad Masala
  • Salt Chettinad Masala

Instructions

  • Dry-roast and grind all masala spices to a coarse powder.
  • Heat sesame oil; fry curry leaves and onions until brown.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste; cook 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until pulpy.
  • Add ground masala; cook on low 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken; coat well with masala.
  • Add ¾ cup water; cover and cook 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and dry out sauce slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 385kcal | Protein: 40g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2g
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