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Chettinad Chicken

A bold and aromatic chicken curry from Chettinad region.

Chettinad Chicken traditional recipe from tamil-nadu, india

Chettinad Chicken

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ByKavitha

Quick Info

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

Ingredient Substitutes

  • Chicken → Mushroom

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Coconut
  • Pepper
  • Fennel
  • Dry red chilies
  • Curry leaves
  • Oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Dry roast spices.
  2. Grind masala.
  3. Cook chicken with masala.

Tips & Variations

Pepper defines Chettinad taste

Chettinad Chicken - additional

You will love it

Chettinad Chicken is a fiery Tamil Nadu curry made with freshly ground spices, black pepper, coconut, and curry leaves. Known for deep flavors and heat.

Serving: Serve with rice or parotta.

Storage: Refrigerate 2 days

Tools Required

Heavy kadai

FAQ

Is it spicy?

Yes.

Non-veg?

Yes.

Authentic?

Yes.

Festival dish?

Yes.

Coconut used?

Yes.

šŸ“ From Our Kitchen

Chettinad food is spice-forward.

— Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen

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