Chettinad chicken
Recipe by Kitchen Snippets
Chicken-1/2 kg
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds
4 cardamom pods, crushed
2 small cinnamon sticks
6 cloves
1 bay leaf
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
2 green chilies, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tbsp freshly crushed peppercorns
10 Raisins (optional)- soak and grind to a smooth paste
Curry leaves
Oil
1. 1. Heat oil in a large pan
2. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and bay leaf
3. Cook for a few minutes until spices start to crackle and release aroma
4. Add onion and salt, and cook until onions are slightly golden
5. Add turmeric, garlic cloves, ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes
6. Bring heat down to medium and add tomatoes, chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder
7. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until oil separates from mixture
8. Add chicken and cover, cook for 5-7 minutes(no need to add water)
9. Add crushed peppercorns and cook for a few minutes until sauce is of desired consistency
10.Finally add the raisin paste ,mix well and remove from fire.
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