
Kozhi Chettinad Recipe
Chettinad-style tender spring chicken packed with heat
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Clean and cut the spring chicken into pieces. Marinate with salt and Chettinad masala powder for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add chopped tomatoes and curry leaves to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil separates from the mixture.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan. Stir well to coat the chicken with the spices. Cook on medium heat until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, around 20-25 minutes.
- 5
Add Coconut
Stir in the grated coconut and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 6
Serve
Garnish with fresh curry leaves and serve hot with rice or Indian bread.

