Chettinadu Peper Chicken -செட்டினாடு மிளகு கோழி பெரட்டல்

Ingredients / தேவையான பொருட்கள் :

1. Chicken / கோழி  500gm
2. Bay leaves / பிரியானி இலை 3 
3. Cinnamon / பட்டை 2 
4. Cloves / கிரம்பு 5
5. Cardamom  / ஏலக்காய் 5 
6. Mustard seeds / கடுகு 1/2 tsp
7. Coriander seeds /  தனிய விதை 1 tbs
8. Cumin Seeds / சீரகம் 1 ts
9. Pepper / மிளகு2 tbs
10. Shredded coconut / துருவிய தேங்காய்  1/2 cup 
11. Chilli powder / மிளகாய் தூள்1 tbs
12. Turmeric powder / மஞ்சள் தூள்1/2 tsp
13. Coriander powder / தனியா தூள் 1/2 tbs
14. Cumin powder / சீரக தூள்1/2 tsp
15. Green chillies / பச்சமிளகாய் 4
16. Onion / வெங்காயம் 2 
17. Tomato / தக்காளி2 
18. Ginger garlic paste / இஞ்சி பூண்டு விழுது1 tbsp
19. Oil / எண்ணெய் 2 tbsp
20. Curry leaves / கருவேப்பிள்ளை 6
21. Salt / உப்பு

 Method /செய்முறை :

1. Clean and cut the chicken into medium pieces.
2. Finely chop the onions and tomato.And slit the green chillies.
3. Heat the pan with 1 tsp of oil.When the oil is hot add the coriander seeds and whole pepper and fry for few minutes and then add the shredded coconut and fry for 1 minute.
4. Let it cool and put it in the blender to make a fine paste and keep it aside.
5. Heat the Pan with remaining oil and add Mustard seeds,cumin seeds and wait till the seeds splitter.
6. Then add the curry leaves and all the raw garam masala.
7. Add the onion and fry till the onion becomes translucent. Now add the salt and the ginger garlic paste.
8. Fry until the raw smell of the ginger and garlic paste goes, and now add the turmeric powder, Cumin powder,coriander powder. Keep the flame on medium heat so the masala powder doesn't get burned.
9. Add the chopped tomato &slit green chillies and mix well with the other ingredients and cover the pan with the lid and leave it for few minutes.
10. Now add the chicken & chilli powder and mix well.If needed add some water and cook covered for 10minutes on medium flame.
11. Once the chicken is almost cooked add the Masala paste and stir well and again cover and cook for another 5-8 minutes.
12. After 5-8 minutes the chicken must be completely cooked and the nice pepper masala aroma comes from the gravy.If needed add some water.
13. Once the oil collects on the top switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Yummy mouth watering Chettinadu Pepper chicken is ready,Enjoy with rice or idly or dosa.