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Aug 6, 2013

Chettinad Chicken / Chettinad Chicken Masala


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Recently tried Chettinad Chicken Masala from Solai's True Chettinad Kitchen. I am a big fan of Chettinad Recipes and have tried few Chettinad chicken preparations and this time got time to click. This chettinad chicken masala turned so good, spicy n aromatic masala. This not a fry or a curry, just stir fried chicken masala with spices. Without any further delay lets move on to the recipe quickly...

Ingredients
  1. Onion    1 large (finely chopped) or 10 pearl onions
  2. Tomato   1 no. (chopped)
  3. Garlic    5 fat cloves (chopped)
For Marination
  1. Chicken   500gm or 1.2 lb
  2. Red Chilli Powder    1 tsp
  3. Chicken Masala Powder   1 tsp
  4. Turmeric Powder   1/4 tsp
  5. Yogurt   1 tbsp
  6. Ginger Garlic paste    1 tsp
To Wet Grind
  1. Ginger       1/2" piece
  2. Small onion    6 or 7 no.s
  3. Garlic      3 cloves
  4. Green chillies    2
  5. Chillie powder    1/2 tbsp
  6. Coriander powder    1 tbsp
For Coconut Paste
  1. Coconut     2-3 tbsp
  2. Poppy seeds    1/4 tsp
  3. Fennel seeds    1/2 tsp
To Temper
  1. Oil    1-2 tbsp
  2. Fennel seeds   1/4 tsp
  3. Clove    3 no.
  4. Cinnamon   1/2" 
  5. Cardamom    2 no.
  6. Bay leaf   1 small
  7. Mint leaves    1 tbsp copped
  8. Curry leaves    1 sprig


Method
  • First wash chicken pieces thoroughly then drain excess water and take it in a bowl and add all the ingredients under the heading "To Marinate" and mix well and set it aside for 30 minutes.
  • Then grind all the ingredients under the heading "To Wet Grind" using couple of tablespoon of water and grind it to a smooth paste and keep ready.
  • Like wise Grind coconut paste using little water to a smooth paste and keep aside.
  • Now heat oil in a kadai/pan, when it gets heated add the tempering ingredients one by one and saute it.
  • Then add finely chopped onions, garlic and saute until onion turn light golden brown.
  • After that add finely chopped tomatoes and saute until it turns soft and mushy.
  • And then add the ground onion-chilli paste and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add marinated chicken and saute for another 2-3 minutes and add 1/4 cup water, enough salt and cook till 3/4 th done.
  • And then add the ground coconut paste and saute well and cook til the raw smell leaves and chicken gets cooked well.

  • That's it...spicy & aromatic Chettinad Chicken ready. Garnish with Cilantro and curry leaves and serve hot with rice/idly/dosa.


Notes:
Adding coconut paste is optional, if u don't like you can skip it. If using it, instead of poppy seeds you can also use cashew nuts - 2 tbsp.
I make it as a semi dry masala, if u want u can roast it high flame till all the moisture dries.

37 comments:

  1. Sema tempting ah irukku Sangee chicken.. Delicious!!

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  2. wow, nice one, glad to have found ur blog, following u... :)
    http://raaazzzfoodlove.blogspot.in/

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  3. droolworthy chettinad chicken, love the props too...

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  4. Delicious and wonderful looking chicken chettinad masala. I just love the spicy flavor of it.
    Deepa

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  5. yummy akka and nice clicks.am a big fan of chicken

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  6. So tempting chettinad chiken recipe...Has a restaurant dish like finish

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  7. OMG it looks so tempting dear.. appadiyae pulao um irundha nalla irrukum :)

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  8. One super drool worthy chicken :) your clicks are awesome dear, I love anything and everything chettinad

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  9. the name itself makes me so hungry..but my bad luck never tried..next time vl follow dis recipe sangee..truly tempting vth spicy luking cliks
    http://www.mahaslovelyhome.com/

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  10. Super tempting and definitely a fingerlicking chettinad chicken Sangee, am craving for some..

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  11. This looks and sounds amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  12. chicken looks wonderful...love the curry and the way masala is coated on the chicken

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  13. Hayoo pathale pasikuthu...looks very tempting!!

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  14. i made wonderfull chicken because of u

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    1. thanks for your feedback but the actual credit goes to Solai's True Kitchen :)
      Anyway glad that u liked it!

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  15. I appreciate your honesty.I actually saw the recipe from solai and tried out.I was wondering when you did the same thing.Hats off dear.

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  16. Chettinad chicken curry is one of the delicious preparation of chicken curry.Its easy to make and healthy too.

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  17. Tried it out and came out well. But shouldn't you add salt in your recipe? ? :P

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  18. I think i missed to mention it in the recipe, Thanks for trying and for your feedback :)

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  19. Wats chicken masala? Wats in it ?

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    1. It is a spice powder like Garam Masala Powder , a blend of spices. It is available in any Indian or Asian Grocery Stores. Hope this helps!

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  20. Excellent receipe, done the same and taste came out well too... Keep posting...

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  21. Excellent receipe, done the same and taste came out well too... Keep posting...

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  22. wow super receipe with easy step by step explanations

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  23. Awesome receipe just tried tastes great

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  24. Hi ,

    Thank you so much for this recipe just made it for lunch thoroughly enjoyed by all :) look forward to trying more recipes from your blog ! Keep it going you're doing a fan job !
    Keerthana

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    1. Thank you so much Keerthana for your prompt feedback. Sure keep trying and share your valueable feedback...thanks for ur appreciation too!!

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  25. Hey - how many servings does this recipe aim for ?

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  26. Tried this recipe last weekend and it was fabulous with both rice and chapathi.. thanks so much!

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  27. Tried this last weekend and it was fabulous with both roti and rice. Thanks!

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  28. Tried this yester day.....we really enjoyed it...thank u

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