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    Chicken Chettinad

    February 14, 2012 by Sharmilee J 62 Comments

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    Chicken Chettinad is a delicious mouth-watering gravy made by grinding onion, tomato & spices to a masala and simmering it with chicken, spice powders & herbs. Chicken Chettinad is a great combo with rice & flatbread and is enjoyed by all for its taste. Chicken Chettinad Recipe with step by step pictures.
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    Chicken Chettinad is my fav which is my staple order at restaurants. Its spicy, flavourful and yummy. Hubby who is not very fond of nonveg dishes, like this gravy with rice or even roti. Here is the recipe with stepwise included. It was the first few foodie pics, I tried with my new lens.

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    Chicken Chettinad

    Chicken Chettinad is a delicious mouth-watering gravy made by grinding onion, tomato & spices to a masala and simmering it with chicken, spice powders & herbs. Chicken Chettinad is a great combo with rice & flatbread and is enjoyed by all for its taste. Chicken Chettinad Recipe with step by step pictures.
    Prep Time1 hr
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time1 hr 30 mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup chicken
    • 2 tbsp curd
    • 1 generous pinch turmeric powder
    • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
    • salt as required

    To roast and grind

    • 1/8 cup coconut
    • 4 nos dry red chillies
    • 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds
    • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper corns
    • 1 tsp fennel seeds
    • 1 tsp fried gram dal
    • 1 no big onion chopped roughly
    • 1 medium sized tomato chopped roughly

    To temper

    • 1 tbsp oil
    • a small bay leaf
    • 1/4 inch cinnamon
    • 2 nos cloves
    • 1 cardamom
    • few curry leaves
    • 5 to 7 nos small onion
    • 1 small tomato chopped roughly
    • 5 nos garlic

    Instructions

    • Heat a pan and add red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper corns, fennel seeds, roasted gram and dry roast till slightly golden brown.
    • Then add onion, tomato and saute till onions turn golden brown and tomatoes raw smell leaves.
    • Add in coconut and saute till browned.
    • Cool down and grind it to a fine paste (sprinkle little water).
    • Add chicken, salt, turmeric powder, curd in a mixing bowl and marinate for at least 1 hour (the more time, the better) and Set aside.
    • In a pressure cooker heat oil, add bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and saute for a minute.
    • Then add onion, tomato, garlic, curry leaves and saute for 2mins.
    • Then add the chicken and saute it for 10mins at least.
    • Then add the grinded masala paste and mix well. Saute until raw smell completely leaves and the chicken blends well with the masalas.
    • Add 1/2 cup water , required salt(add red chilli powder if required at this stage) and pressure cook for 2 whistles in medium flame.
    • Once pressure releases, transfer it to a kadai(in medium flame) and allow it to boil until oil separates (this may take sometime).
    • Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off as per your required consistency. It gets thick with time so switch off accordingly.
    • Serve Chicken Chettinad hot with rice or rotis.

    Notes

    • Instead of adding the whole spices while tempering, you can add them(bayleaf, cardamom,cinnamon, cloves) with roasting and grinding itself.
    • Amma always prefers pressure cooking for chicken. Instead you can just cook in kadai with water itself, but chicken will take more time to get cooked.
    • Make sure to saute chicken well to get rid of the raw smell.
    • The spice level can be adjusted according to taste, we prefer it a bit less spicy.
    Nutrition Facts
    Chicken Chettinad
    Amount Per Serving (125 g)
    Calories 242 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 7g
    Cholesterol 23mg8%
    Sodium 1991mg87%
    Potassium 778mg22%
    Carbohydrates 21g7%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 9g10%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 2086IU42%
    Vitamin C 247mg299%
    Calcium 123mg12%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Chicken Chettinad Recipe Step by Step

    1. Heat a pan and add red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper corns, fennel seeds, roasted gram and dry roast till slightly golden brown. Then add onion, tomato and saute till onions turn golden brown and tomatoes raw smell leaves. Finally add in coconut and saute till browned.
      How to make chettinad chicken - Step1Pin
    2. Cool down and grind it to a fine paste(sprinkle little water). Add chicken, salt, turmeric powder, curd in a mixing bowl and marinate for atleast 1 hour(the more time, the better) and Set aside. In a pressure cooker heat oil, add bayleaf, cardamom,cinnamon, cloves and saute for a minute.
      How to make chettinad chicken - Step2Pin
    3. Then add onion, tomato, garlic, curry leaves and saute for 2mins. Then add the chicken and saute it for 10mins atleast. Then add the grinded masala paste and mix well. Saute until raw smell comepltely leaves and the chicken blends well with the masalas.
      How to make chettinad chicken - Step3Pin
    4. Add 1/2 cup water , required salt(add red chilli powder if required at this stage) and pressure cook for 2 whistles in medium flame. Once pressure releases, transfer it to a kadai(in medium flame) and allow it to boil until oil seperates(this may take sometime). Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off as per your required consistency. It gets thick with time so switch off accordingly.
      How to make chettinad chicken - Step4Pin

    Serve hot with rice or rotis. I love it with both. The freshly ground masala is so flavourful which is the best in this gravy. Dont hold back seeing the ingredients list, am sure it will become one of your favourites once tried.

    Expert Tips

    • Instead of adding the whole spices while tempering, you can add them(bayleaf, cardamom,cinnamon, cloves) with roasting and grinding itself.
    • Amma always prefers pressure cooking for chicken. Instead you can just cook in kadai with water itself, but chicken will take more time to get cooked.
    • Make sure to saute chicken well to get rid of the raw smell.
    • The spice level can be adjusted according to taste, we prefer it a bit less spicy.

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    Comments

    1. Kavitha Bhargav

      February 14, 2012 at 5:19 pm

      hmm… interesting. As a veggie person I may try this with boiled potato 🙂

      Reply
    2. ANU

      February 14, 2012 at 5:21 pm

      wow I too make this and it tastes so gud…awesome clicks dear….

      Reply
    3. Hamaree Rasoi

      February 14, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      Simply yummy and delicious looking chicken

      Deepa
      Hamaree Rasoi

      Reply
    4. Aarthi

      February 14, 2012 at 5:39 pm

      This looks delicious.i love chettinad foods

      Aarthi
      http://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/

      Reply
    5. Aisha Jameel

      February 14, 2012 at 5:47 pm

      This looks delicious 🙂 will try it out soon

      http://www.kitchensojourn.blogspot.com

      Reply
    6. Reshmi Mahesh

      February 14, 2012 at 6:46 pm

      Delicious preparation…Looks yumm..and lovely clicks…BTW which lens-Prime?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee! :)

        February 15, 2012 at 3:40 am

        Yes 35mm prime lens 🙂

        Reply
    7. Sobha Shyam

      February 14, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      looks very authentic and delicious one..

      Join the Just "4" Fun event 🙂

      Reply
    8. manjooo

      February 14, 2012 at 9:12 pm

      looks so delicious..will try this for sure…

      Reply
    9. sangee vijay

      February 14, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      chettinad chicken looks mouth watering…excellent preparation…loved it!!
      Spicy Treats
      OnGoing Event:Show Me Your HITS~Healthy Delights

      Reply
    10. divya

      February 14, 2012 at 9:45 pm

      Happy Valentine's day..these curry look tempting..

      Reply
    11. Namitha

      February 14, 2012 at 11:23 pm

      I''m sold at the word, chettinad 🙂 love this curry S,anytime 🙂

      Reply
    12. Sumi

      February 14, 2012 at 11:52 pm

      A traditional recipe beautifully presented.Nice work 🙂

      Reply
    13. Kanchan

      February 15, 2012 at 1:45 am

      Hmmm I always love this type of chicken, Btw, can we make vegetarian version of this ?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee! :)

        February 15, 2012 at 3:40 am

        Yes you can make the same recipe with potatoes or cauliflower

        Reply
    14. Torviewtoronto

      February 15, 2012 at 1:51 am

      deliciously done favourite looks wonderful

      Reply
    15. Rekha shoban

      February 15, 2012 at 3:08 am

      i love chettinadu chicken…whenever i go to anjappar i order for this gravy! looks yummy…perfect with rice!

      Reply
    16. priya ravi

      February 15, 2012 at 3:14 am

      Hmmm.. could feel the aroma rightaway.. nice clicks 🙂

      Reply
    17. Shumaila

      February 15, 2012 at 4:37 am

      This looks delicious! And congrats on the new lens!

      Reply
    18. Sangeetha Nambi

      February 15, 2012 at 4:41 am

      Bookmarked !

      Reply
    19. Shabitha Karthikeyan

      February 15, 2012 at 5:07 am

      Wonderful curry !! Looks so delicious !! Our favorite !!

      Reply
    20. Priyas Feast

      February 15, 2012 at 5:19 am

      Yummy chicken gravy and most wanted for nonvegterians..Luvly click with new lens.

      Reply
    21. Anonymous

      February 15, 2012 at 6:29 am

      yummy!!!… naan unga veetuku varumpodhu(adhu epponu ketkaadhe!!!) senju thaa…;)

      Dev

      Reply
    22. Tina

      February 15, 2012 at 11:48 am

      so tempting and mouthwatering..

      Reply
    23. Suchi

      February 15, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      Hi Sharmi, I also love this dish, but never made it at home. Will try your recipe and let you know how it went 🙂 Your photos look awesome!

      Reply
    24. An Open Book

      February 15, 2012 at 9:26 pm

      absolutely mouthwatering…im craving some right away

      Reply
    25. maha

      February 15, 2012 at 10:15 pm

      wat tempting and mouthwatering dish…….looks just hot……

      Reply
    26. Cham

      February 15, 2012 at 11:43 pm

      I like this different masala used in this chettinadu chicken.

      Reply
    27. TheYummyMorsel

      February 17, 2012 at 1:50 am

      I can smell the aroma right from here! Looks very delicious.

      Reply
    28. Jills

      March 24, 2012 at 11:05 pm

      I tried and it came out good……..my husband loved it…..thanks a lot for sharing this……similar to anjappar chettinadu kuzhambu taste…..great

      Reply
    29. Sri

      April 10, 2012 at 7:07 pm

      WOW….
      I tried it, for the first time itself the dish came out very well… My in-laws, parents and hubby everyone liked it.
      Its all because of u,ur exact measurements are the key to success 🙂

      Reply
    30. Anonymous

      May 14, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Hi, did you use boneless chicken for this dish? thanks for sharing.

      – Lena

      Reply
    31. Sharmilee! :)

      May 14, 2012 at 10:55 am

      @Anon : I used chicken with bones that is fine too….

      Reply
    32. Govindaraman Varadarajan

      June 25, 2012 at 6:26 am

      its delicious.. I tried it twice 🙂 .. thx for sharing …

      Reply
    33. vijipraveen

      July 31, 2012 at 10:12 pm

      Hi..
      Sharmi…

      Thanks for all your recipes which is helping me a lot to prepare Indian dishes since i am in USA.I dont go to kitchen before marriage, now your site helps me make awesome dishes.

      thank you
      sharmi….

      Reply
    34. poovitha kesavan

      September 06, 2012 at 3:22 am

      Thanks so much, it came very well 🙂 delicious

      Reply
    35. Achal Gupta

      November 01, 2012 at 6:16 pm

      Tried ur recipe…….result was yummy Chettinad style chicken……thanks!!!

      Reply
    36. saravanan esakky

      November 28, 2012 at 9:55 am

      I tried, it had come out well.. tks very much for the lovely process.

      Reply
    37. Sri Shanthini

      January 08, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      i tried it,result was too good,thank you sharmi

      Reply
    38. Adam Clarke

      March 18, 2013 at 1:26 am

      Hi,

      I have just came across your website – cant wait to try some of the recipes. Particularly looking forward to the juices!

      Could anyone please tell me what "Curd" is please?

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Sharmilee! :)

        March 18, 2013 at 5:46 am

        Curd is Yogurt…

        Reply
    39. viswini

      May 31, 2013 at 3:53 pm

      Hi.. Tried it.. It came out so well.. Thank you so much..

      Reply
    40. sudhir haridas

      June 23, 2013 at 10:50 am

      Hi today I tried the recipe and it just turned out to be eclactic….my in laws cudnt stop licking their fingers n my wife simply loved it n I got a big hug n a kissi ……..thanks for the recipe…..Sudhir haridas (mumbai)

      Reply
    41. aswatha arthi

      August 22, 2013 at 5:50 am

      Following ur dishes at home for past 3years but never commented.inspiring everyone as a cook and a gr8mother…..following

      Reply
    42. rajalakshmi rajesh

      October 06, 2013 at 5:33 am

      I tried this..It was very yummy

      Reply
    43. Meenal Ramanathan

      October 18, 2013 at 11:00 am

      should we dry roast all things chillies,cumin,pepper,onion,tomato,coconut

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        October 18, 2013 at 11:49 am

        Yes

        Reply
    44. susha

      November 05, 2013 at 10:39 am

      i tried it twice.. Simply mindblowing..

      Thank u

      Reply
    45. Naveen Paul

      January 05, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      I cooked for the very first time n it came out really well, thank you so much

      Reply
    46. rash

      February 09, 2014 at 7:37 am

      Was searching for a spicy chicken recipe and this just fit th bill..Tried this yummy recipe..its just gggrreeaatttttt!!!! Looking forward for more such recipe's…..

      Reply
    47. Angu Raj

      February 15, 2014 at 4:40 am

      Its very tasty I never tasted like this item

      Anguraj
      Tirunelveli

      Reply
    48. Angu Raj

      February 15, 2014 at 4:42 am

      ITS VERY TASTY & I NEVER TASTED LIKE THIS DISH.
      THANK U
      ANGURAJ
      TIRUNELVELI

      Reply
    49. Alamelu Raj

      April 05, 2014 at 11:21 am

      I tried it and it really really came out very well… everyone relished it… Felt very happy… Thank u so much….

      Reply
    50. Alamelu Raj

      April 05, 2014 at 11:23 am

      I tried it and it really really came out very well.. Felt very happy.. Thanks for the receipe…

      Reply
    51. achoo

      June 22, 2014 at 7:15 am

      wow… what a great receipe…. tried it today and got thumbs up for this dish…. thanks a lot sharmi …. 🙂

      Reply
    52. sab

      December 17, 2014 at 5:28 am

      Hi sharmi. Tried this and you are right. This has become one of my favorite. Thanks for such a flavorful dish 🙂

      Reply
    53. rumblingsofanuttybrain

      June 25, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Can Besan be substituted for Roasted gram? I dont live in India and find it a lil hard to get all the ingredients

      Reply
    54. Zeenee

      January 24, 2017 at 10:38 am

      Sharmi, I’m a great fan of your recipes. I tried this today with mock chicken (made out of soy and wheat, and easily available in Malaysia). It tasted like something out of a restaurant. Amazingly simple but mindblowingly flavourful. I used thick coconut milk instead of curd. Thanks so much for this keeper.

      Reply
    55. Bee

      May 10, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      Hi,
      Did you use fresh coconut or dry?
      Can coconut be skipped for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        May 12, 2017 at 3:03 pm

        fresh coconut only…yes you can skip that

        Reply
    56. SHANMUGAPRIYA

      January 17, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      CAN U SAY ME HOW MUCH WEIGHT THIS CHICKEN RECIPE .

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        January 19, 2018 at 8:10 am

        250 gms

        Reply

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