Chettinad Chicken Curry Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken pieces 🍗
• 2 onions, finely chopped 🧅
• 2 tomatoes, chopped 🍅
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise 🌶️
• 1-inch ginger, finely chopped 🧄
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1/2 cup grated coconut 🥥
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 🌿
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 🌿
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 🌿
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 🌶️
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🌟
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 🌶️
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 🌿
• A handful of curry leaves 🍃
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 🌿
• Salt to taste 🧂
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish 🌿

Instructions:

1. Dry roast grated coconut, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and black peppercorns until fragrant. Grind into a fine paste with a little water. 🥥🌿
2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. 🧅
3. Add chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté until the raw smell disappears. 🧄🌶️
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy. 🍅
5. Add the ground spice paste to the pan. Cook for a few minutes until the oil separates. 🌟🌶️🌿
6. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well. 🌟🌶️🌿
7. Add chicken pieces to the pan. Mix until the chicken is well coated with the spice mixture. 🍗
8. Pour in water enough to cover the chicken. Add salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. 🍲
9. Once the chicken is cooked and the gravy reaches desired consistency, garnish with curry leaves and fresh coriander leaves. 🍃🌿
10. Serve hot with steamed rice or parathas. Enjoy the authentic flavors of Chettinad Chicken Curry! 🍚🍗🌶️

About Chettinad Chicken Curry: Chettinad Chicken Curry is a famous dish from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu in South India, renowned for its bold flavors and aromatic spices. 🌶️🍗 This curry is characterized by its rich and complex spice blend, which includes ingredients like fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and black peppercorns. 🌿✨ The use of freshly ground spices gives this curry its distinctive taste and aroma. 💥🥥 Chettinad Chicken Curry is loved for its fiery heat, balanced perfectly with the creamy texture of coconut milk. 🥥🔥 It's a dish that truly encapsulates the essence of South Indian cuisine, with its vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients. 🌶️🍛 Enjoyed with steamed rice or flaky parathas, Chettinad Chicken Curry is a culinary delight that satisfies both the palate and the soul. 🍚🍽️