9 Delicious recipes of Chicken Chettinad to Try at Home in five minutes

Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan and add whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaf. Saute for a minute until fragrant.

Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.

Add marinated chicken to the pan and cook on medium-high heat until the chicken is browned.

Add freshly ground Chettinad spice mix, which includes ingredients like fennel seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, coriander seeds, and dried red chilies. Cook for a couple of minutes to roast the spices and release their flavors.

Pour water into the pan, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Adjust the seasoning with salt and add a splash of coconut milk for a creamy texture (optional).

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.