Recipe for Khatti Chicken Curry
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken skinless, bone-in cut into medium sized pieces
- 1 cup grated coconut (frozen is fine, or use dried coconut flakes)
- 2? cinnamon stick
- 6 cloves
- 4-5 dried red chilies
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 10-12 whole peppercorns
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 whole star aniseeed
- 1.5 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 1.5 cups finely chopped onions
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp o
Cooking Directions
Heat 1sp oil in a pan and fry the coconut on medium heat till it turns brown. Keep aside
Dry roast ingredients 3-10 in the same pan till aromatic. Grind in a spice grinder to form a smooth powder.
Grind the fried coconut, garlic, turmeric powder, prepared spice powder and just enough water to form a really smooth paste.
Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan and saute the onions till brown.
Add the spice paste and saute stirring frequently for about 6-7 minutes till oil starts to separate.
Add the chicken pieces and mix well. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the tamarind paste and salt to taste and simmer for about 10 minutes till the chicken is cooked.
Serve hot with rice or bread or naan.
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