Chicken Chettinad

 Chicken Chettinad

Chicken Chettinad is one of the most flavorful recipes of south India. It is known for its exotic taste and flavors. It’s delicious with steamed rice and naan bread.

 Ingredients:

3 pounds chicken breast marinated in yogurt and lemon juice and cut into pieces
4 tablespoons oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 medium size onions, chopped

1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon tomato puree or paste

2 teaspoons tamarind paste
1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder (optional, depends upon spice level)
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder

1/2 cup yogurt 

2 teaspoons chettinad masala (made out of toasted spices)

8-10 curry leaves

Salt to taste

1/2 cup yogurt for marination

1 tablespoon lemon juice for marination

Coriander leaves for garnishing.

Preparation:

Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions till light brown.
Add cumin and seeds sauté.

Add ginger and garlic paste. Sauté until cooked. Add half cup water and cook for smooth paste.
Add tomato paste and half cup water. Mix and cook well for 1-2 minutes.
Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, chettinad masala and salt. 

Sauté for few minutes.
Add water and cook well until gravy is smooth. 

Add marinated chicken pieces into the gravy and cook well.

Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves.