Chettinad Chicken Curry

heating up 2tbsp oil in a pan

add red chilies, cumin seeds,mustard seeds, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, fennel

seeds and curry leaves

fry altogether well for 2 minutes

now add the onion, garlic and ginger

when the onions are turn little golden brown add the shredded coconut

mix altogether well and fry for a minute

now put all the ingredients in a blender along with little bit of water

grind them to make a fine paste

heating up 2tbps oil in the same pan

add the chicken pieces in the hot oil

when the chicken pieces are fried little bit add the paste masala and mix well

keep on stirring and add salt and turmeric powder and mix well

let the chicken cook for 5 minutes

now add the tomato puree

mix altogether well and cook for another 10 minutes

now add the tamarind juice and mix it

cook it till the gravy starts boiling

chettinad chicken curry is now ready to be served