Chettinad Hot Pepper Chicken | செட்டிநாடு கார சார கோழிக்கறி மிளகு வதக்கல் | Kaara Saara Kozhi Kari Milagu Vathakkal

Ingredients :

Chicken - 350gm Onion - 1 no (chopped) Green Chili - 2 no (slit lengthwise) Crushed Ginger & Garlic - 1 tsp Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp Fennel Seeds - 1/4 tsp Lemon Juice - 1/2 fruit Coriander Leaves - 2 tbsp (chopped) Curry Leaves - 1 stks Coconut Oil - 2 tbsp Water - 1/2 cup Salt to taste.

To Roast and Grind into Powder : Peppercorns - 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp Fennel Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Method :

Dry roast the mentioned ingredients, allow to cool completely and grind into fine powder, keep aside.

Steps To Make Chettinad Hot Pepper Chicken : Heat coconut oil in a pan / kadai, roast the fennel seeds. Add in onion and green chili, saute until the onion becomes slightly golden brown colour.

Add ginger garlic and curry leaves, saute until its raw smell leaves. Add in chicken pieces and turmeric powder, saute until the chicken moisture has reduced completely.

Add water and required salt, cover the lid and cook for 10 to 15 Min's in medium flame or until the water has reduced. Open the lid, add coriander leaves and lemon juice, saute for few seconds. Finally add roasted-ground powder, saute for an minute in simmer and ready to serve.

Serving Suggestion : Serve hot with Naan, Chapathi or Chicken Curry