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Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Chicken Chettinad
South Indian chicken curry with roasted spices, black pepper, fennel, curry leaves, coconut, and tomato.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 22 min📖 1 min readServes 5~430 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 42 min cook 15 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 22 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 800 gr Diced chicken thigh
For the sauce
- 2 adet Onions
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 5 diş Garlic
- 20 gr Fresh ginger
For the masala
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Desiccated coconut
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Black peppercorns
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Fennel seeds
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Coriander seeds
For flavoring
- 10 adet Curry leaves
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Toast the black pepper, fennel, coriander seeds, and desiccated coconut in a dry pan for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 2
Blend the toasted masala with garlic and ginger into a paste.
- 3
Finely chop the onions and grate the tomatoes.
- 4
Fry the onions and curry leaves in vegetable oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the masala paste and toss for 3 minutes, until aromatic.
3 min03:00 - 6
Add the chicken pieces and salt, then sear for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 7
Add the tomatoes and cook for 20 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
20 min20:00 - 8
Rest Chicken Chettinad for 5 minutes and serve with rice.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Use whole black peppercorns and warm them in the pan; Chettinad character comes from that roasted aroma, not from ready made chili heat.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Chicken Chettinad with basmati rice, optional cucumber yogurt, and thin lavash.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
34
g protein
12
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 31%Carbs 11%Fat 58%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Chettinad make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Chicken Chettinad take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 42 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 82 minutes in total.Is Chicken Chettinad difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Chicken Chettinad have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 12g, fat: 28g.Is Chicken Chettinad allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Chicken Chettinad belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Chettinad need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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