Chettinad Chicken Fry

Prep:
Cook:
30 minutes
Serves:
4
Good for: Healthy skin and hair
World food: Indian

Nutrition per serving

Calories (kcal)
481
Fat (g)
20.0
Carbs (g)
41.0
Protein (g)
33.0
Salt (g)
1.7
Sugar (g)
20.0

Ingredients

5
Chickens ((5 thigh), skinless, fillet, cut into bite sized pieces)
1 tbsp
Ground ginger (coarsely coated)
0.5 tsp
Turmeric
0.5 tsp
Chili Powder
0.5 tsp
Fennel Seeds (whole)
1
Cinnamon (stick)
2 Whole
Hot Chili Pepper (red jalapeno, dried)
0.5 tsp
Black Peppercorns
3 tbsp
Vegetable Oil
1 tsp
Mustard Seeds
9
Curry Leaves (leaves)
1 Whole
Onion (thinly sliced)
2 Whole
Tomato (small, chopped)
0.25 Cup
Coriander ((cilantro leaves), handful, chopped)
4 Piece
Roti (to serve)

Method

  1. Put the chicken in a large bowl along with the ginger, turmeric, and chilli powder. Stir well and leave to marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. Use a pestle and mortar to lightly bash the fennel seeds, cinnamon, dried chilies, and peppercorns and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil over medium heat in a wok or large frying pan. Add the mustard seeds and, when they begin to pop, fry for 10 seconds. Add the crushed spices and fry for a minute. Add the curry leaves and, as they splutter, add the onion. Fry for 7-8 minutes, stirring often. Add the marinated chicken and turn the heat up slightly, frying for 4 minutes. Season with a little salt.
  4. Lower the heat, cover, and cook the chicken for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. Add the tomatoes and continue cooking uncovered for 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle over the coriander
    and serve with rotis.