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Chicken Chettinad

Name: Chicken Chettinad
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken; 10-12 shallots; 2 sprigs curry leaves; 6-8 dry red chilies; 2 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 tbsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 3-4 cloves; 3 cardamom pods; 1/2 cup coconut (grated); 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 2 medium tomatoes; 3 tbsp oil (preferably sesame or peanut); to taste salt

Chicken Chettinad is a spicy and aromatic curry from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, known for its robust use of freshly ground spices and coconut. It exemplifies the rich culinary heritage of South India with its bold flavors and complex spice blend.

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South Indian85%

Arabian15%

Ingredients

chicken
1 kg
shallots
10-12
curry leaves
2 sprigs
dry red chilies
6-8
coriander seeds
2 tbsp
fennel seeds
1 tbsp
black peppercorns
1 tsp
cinnamon stick
1 inch
cloves
3-4
cardamom pods
3
coconut (grated)
1/2 cup
ginger-garlic paste
2 tbsp
turmeric powder
1/2 tsp
tomatoes
2 medium
oil (preferably sesame or peanut)
3 tbsp
salt
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the Chettiar community of Tamil Nadu, this dish reflects their trading history and access to a variety of spices, creating a distinct and flavorful cuisine that is celebrated across India.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

South Indian85%

ingredients+techniques

Arabian15%

spice trade influence

Techniques

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