Chettinad Chicken – Maunika Gowardhan
  1. Add the spice powder ingredients in a grinder and grind to a fine powder. Add the chicken in a large mixing bowl and mix the ground spice powder. Coat well and marinate for 2 hours or overnight

  2. In a large heavy bottom pan heat the oil over a medium flame. Add the cinnamon stick and fennel seeds. Fry for a few seconds

  3. Add the onions and stir well frying for 15 minute. Continue to stir as they colour evenly all over. Add the curry leaves, garlic and ginger. Fry for 1 minute

  4. Now add the marinated chicken and turn the heat up slightly. Sealing the chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes

  5. Turn the heat low, season to taste and add 50mls water to create a light gravy. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes stirring half way through. Serve warm with paratha or rice

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🍗Chicken Dish

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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