Chettinad Chicken

India

Also known as Chicken Chettinad

About Chettinad Chicken

Chettinad Chicken is a fiery, aromatic chicken curry from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu in South India. It is known for its complex blend of freshly roasted and ground spices.

The spice mix includes black pepper, dried red chilies, fennel seeds, coriander, cumin, star anise, cinnamon and poppy seeds, roasted with grated coconut. The chicken is cooked with onions, tomatoes and curry leaves until the sauce is thick.

Chettinad cuisine comes from the Chettiar merchant community, who traded across Southeast Asia and brought back spices. The curry is served with rice, dosa or parotta.

Ingredients

• chicken
• black pepper
• fennel seeds
• coconut
• poppy seeds
• curry leaves
• star anise
• tomatoes
• onions