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Chettinad Chicken Masala Craving Chicken Recipes
Ashha D.Raj September 26, 2020 1 min read Craving Chicken Recipes

Chettinad Chicken Masala

Cooking Time 50 mins
Servings 4 people
Course chicken
Cuisine
South Indian
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Storage
1 Day

Authentic Masala !!

Mouth Watering , highly recommended !!

My mom’s signature dish and was definitely my mom’s favourite too.She was specific that the onions and tomatoes are seen to the eyes and it does not get overcooked .And of course it adds a lot to the aesthetic value.

Ingredients :

  • Chicken 500 gms ( legs )
  • Onions 2 – 3 (sliced )
  • Tomatoes 2 (chopped )
  • Curry leaves few
  • Oil 2 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves a bunch
  • Fry in oil and grind:
  • Small onions 10
  • Red chilly 6-7 ( to taste )
  • Coriander seeds 1 – 11.5 tbsp
  • Turmeric ¼ tsp
  • Curry leaves a few
  • Oil 1 tsp (castor oil )

Method :

  • Add the ground masala with water and salt to the chicken pieces,close with a lid and cook till meat is tender.
  • In a wide pan heat oil add onions fry till transparent.
  • Add tomato , curry leaves ,fry till mushy.
  • Now add the cooked chicken pieces and fry well.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Suits rice / chapathi / dosa.

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Ashha D.Raj
Founder & Recipe Creator · Baby Amma's Kitchen

Ashha D.Raj is a passionate home cook from Tamil Nadu specialising in traditional South Indian cuisine — from everyday comfort meals to festive prasadams. Baby Amma's Kitchen is her love letter to authentic South Indian cooking.

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