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Chicken Chettinad
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Chicken Chettinad

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

722
Calories
39g
Protein
46g
Fat
45g
Carbs

Counts 16 of 20 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 16 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Fennel 1/2 bulb (87g) 27
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Poppy Seed not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Star Anise not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1kg chicken
  • 2 tsp poppy seeds
  • 1/2 grated coconut
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 6-8 whole red chilies
  • 1 inch stick cinnamon
  • 3 green cardamom
  • 2 cloves
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 onion, large
  • 2 tsp ginger, chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 star anise
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 3 tomatoes, medium
  • 1 lemon
  • 10-12 curry leaves
  • Fresh coriander Garnish.
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • Salt to Taste

Directions

1

Clean the chicken, remove the skin and cut into small pieces.

2

Chop the onions and tomatoes separately.

3

Roast the whole red chilies, grated coconut, poppy seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, fennel seeds in oil and grind to a paste for 20mts along with ginger and garlic.

4

Heat oil in a vessel and fry the onions till golden, then add curry leaves and the ground paste and sauté for some time.

5

Add the tomatoes, red chili powder and turmeric powder and sauté.

6

Add the chicken, mix and cook for 5 minutes and then add 2 cups of water and lemon juice.

7

Cover and cook till the chicken is done.

8

Serve chicken chettinad hot garnished with coriander leaves and accompanied with boiled rice, rotis or tandoori naan.Category:CleanupFrom [http://tor4.wikia.com Tmp], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.From [http://recipes.wikia.com Recipes Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.

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