Chicken Chettinad
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Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
23
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories409.7 kcal (20%)
Total Fat28.6 g (41%)
Carbs12.7 g (5%)
Sugars3.7 g (4%)
Protein26.8 g (54%)
Sodium642.2 mg (32%)
Fiber3.3 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
800gchicken
bone-in thighs/drumsticks preferred
2onions
medium, finely sliced
2tomatoes
chopped
2 Tbspginger-garlic paste
2 sprigscurry leaves
2 Tbspoil
or ghee
salt
to taste
2 tspcoriander powder
1 tspcumin powder
1 tspfennel powder
or lightly crush fennel seeds if you’ve got them
1 tspblack pepper
freshly ground
2 tspKashmiri chilli powder
for colour and mild heat
½ tspchilli powder
regular, for extra kick, optional
1 tspgaram masala
½ tspturmeric
2 Tbspdesiccated coconut
toasted in a dry pan for 1-2 mins if possible
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a heavy pan, fry the onions until golden brown.
Step 2
Add curry leaves and ginger–garlic paste, fry for a minute.
Step 3
Add all the spice mix and stir for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
Step 4
Stir in tomatoes, cook until soft and the oil separates.
Step 5
Add chicken pieces, salt, and about 200 ml water.
Step 6
Cover and simmer on low until chicken is cooked through (25–30 mins).
Step 7
Adjust seasoning and finish with a sprinkle of black pepper + fresh coriander if you like.
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