Chicken Chettinad Recipe

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Sanjana
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Chicken Chettinad Recipe
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  • Total Time 60 min Ico-add
  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Medium

This Eastern Indian chicken recipe is really hot. It is one of the authentic Chettinadu chicken recipes that originates from Tamil Nadu state of southern India.
 

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces chicken, cut into medium size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon rice flour
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • Oil for frying
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 2/3 cup onion, sliced
  • Curry leaves, a few strips
  • 5 green chilies, halved
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons grated coconut
  • 4 ounces tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon pepper powder
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Directions

  1. 1. In a bowl mix together 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, rice flour, salt and lime juice. Coat the chicken and marinate for about 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat enough oil for deep frying the chicken pieces. Cook the chicken until golden brown and remove.
  3. 3. Heat oil in another pan. Sauté onion and curry leaves until they become pinkish. Add green chilies, ginger, garlic and grated coconut, fry for a few minutes.
  4. 4. Add chopped tomatoes, pepper powder, the remaining turmeric powder, salt to taste and the fried chicken pieces. Stir well until the masalas are absorbed. Sprinkle some water and sauté until it’s dry.
  5. 5. Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander and green chili.
 
 
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    The region of Tamil Nadu in modern India has been under continuous human habitation since early Paleolithic age to modern times. Except for relatively short periods in its history, the region has remained independent of external occupation.