Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Chettinad Chicken
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 750g chicken, jointed
- • 3 tbsp gingelly (sesame) oil
- • 12 shallots, finely sliced
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 6 dried red chilies
- • 2 tsp fennel seeds
- • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- • 1/2 cup grated coconut
- • 10 curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dry-roast the dried red chilies, fennel seeds, and peppercorns, then grind with the grated coconut into a coarse masala.
2
Phase 2
Heat the gingelly oil, add the curry leaves, shallots, and ginger-garlic paste, and fry until the shallots turn golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the chicken with salt and sear on high heat for 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the ground masala with 1 cup water, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until the gravy thickens and the oil separates.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with steamed rice or dosa.