Karaikudi Chicken Curry / Chicken kuzhambu

Ingredients:

• Chicken- Full chicken
• Onion - 2 finely chopped
• Tomato - 2 finely chopped
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
• Chill powder- 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder- 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Fennel seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Oil
• Salt
• Water

Roast and grind :

• Red Chillies- 4
• Coriander seeds-2 tsp
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 1/2 tsp
• Cinnamon- 2 inch
• Cardamom- 2
• Peppercorns- 1 tsp
• Cloves- 5
• Grated coconut- 5 tbsp
• Curry leaves

Method:

• Wash the chicken
• Heat a tsp of oil in a Kadai , roast the red chillies, coriander seeds,cinnamon,cardamom, peppercorns, cloves, curry leaves and grated coconut.
• Allow it to cool and grind it into a smooth paste.
• Heat Oil in a pan. Add Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds and Fennel seeds. Once it splutters add Onion and fry till it becomes golden brown in color.
• Add tomatoes and fry till it becomes soft.
• Add Coriander powder, Turmeric powder, Chill powder and fry for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the finely ground paste and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Finally add the Chicken, Salt and water.
• Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or till the chicken pieces are cooked.

Garnish with Curry leaves and Coriander leaves. Serve with rice or Roti.

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