CHICKEN CHETTINAD

Ingredients:
Bay Leaves – 2 nos
Black Pepper – 1 tsp
Cardamon – 1 no
Chicken – 2 lbs
Cinnamon stick – 1 no
Cloves – 5 nos
Coconut – 2tsp
Coriander Seeds – 2.5 tbsp
Cumin Seeds – 1tsp
Curry Leaves – 2 strands
Garlic – 2 tsp
Ginger – 1tsp
Green Chilies – 3
Mace- Petal
B.Onion -1
Poppy Seeds – 3 tbsp
Roasted Channa Dhal(Pottu kadalai) – 2 tsp
Red chilies- 6
Aniseed – 1.5 tsp
Star Anise – 2 Petals
Tomatoes – 3
Fenugreek- 1/4 tsp
Procedure:
In a pan pour oil 1/2 tsp and fry cinnamon,cardamom,cloves,star anise,mace,Coriander seeds,cumin seeds,Aniseed ,fenugreek,black pepper ,poppy seeds,Roasted Channa Dhal ,coconut,curry leaves -10 and Red chillies till you smell the aroma. Then grind the fried items.
Grind Ginger, Garlic, 1/4 onion and 1 green chili into fine paste.
Cut chicken into small pieces. Add curd 1 tbsp , lemon juice 5 drops , turmeric powder, curry leaves, red chilli powder little and Salt. Keep this aside for 30 min.
Add oil into the pan and add bay leaves, chopped onions, green chillies, curry leaves.
Add the Ginger and Garlic Paste and fry till the raw smell leaves (for about 10 mins).
Add turmeric powder, tomatoes and Step 1 Ground Masala with NO WATER and cook till it leaves oil.
Add the marinated chicken. Cook till Chicken is cooked and add chopped coriander leaves.