Indian

Chicken Chettinad

Name: Chicken Chettinad
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken (bone-in); 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut; 1 tbsp black peppercorns; 2 star anise; 1 sprig fresh curry leaves; 1 cup shallots (chopped)

A highly spiced and aromatic chicken curry from Tamil Nadu.

50 minutes

Serves 4

Dinner

No common allergens detected

Based on this recipe's ingredient list. Always verify with your own brands and labels.

Instructions

6 steps

1
Dry Roast the Spices: In a dry skillet over low heat, gently toast 1 tbsp black peppercorns, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp fennel seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 star anise, 4 dried red chilies, and a small cinnamon stick. Roast until deeply aromatic (about 3 mins).

2
Roast the Coconut: Add the grated coconut to the spices. Roast until the coconut turns a dark, golden brown. Let it cool, then grind it in a blender with a little water into a thick, dark, smooth paste.
3
Sauté Aromatics: Heat 3 tbsp sesame oil (or vegetable oil) in a heavy pan. Crackle 1 tsp mustard seeds and fry the curry leaves. Add the chopped shallots and sauté until they turn brown.
4
Brown the Chicken: Stir in 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and 1 chopped tomato. Cook until mushy. Add the chicken pieces and a pinch of turmeric. Sear the chicken for 5 minutes until it changes color.
5
Add the Chettinad Paste: Pour the dark, spicy coconut paste over the chicken. Mix well to coat the chicken entirely. Add 1 cup of hot water and salt.
6
Slow Cook: Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes. The curry is done when the chicken is tender and a layer of oil floats to the surface, carrying the intense aroma of toasted spices and pepper.

Unlock the full recipe

Get every step for Chicken Chettinad — plus exact amounts and 2,000+ more recipes — with Listahan Pro.

Unlock in app Get Listahan free

30-day free trial · cancel anytime

Plan it in Listahan

Add Chicken Chettinad to your week, check it against your household's allergens, and build the shopping list automatically.

Open in app iOS (Beta) Android (Beta)

More Indian recipes

Indian

Butter Chicken

A rich and creamy tomato-based chicken curry.

45 min Serves 4

Dairy

Indian

Palak Paneer

A vegetarian dish consisting of paneer in a thick paste made from puréed spinach.

30 min Serves 2

Dairy

Indian

Chana Masala

A flavorful and spicy chickpea curry.

40 min Serves 4

No common allergens

Browse all Indian recipes