Chicken Chettinad Recipe By Chef Ajay Chopra

For the dry masala

• 1 tsp methi seeds

• 2 tsp peppercorns

• 4-5 green cardamoms

• 3-4 star anise

• 1 tsp saunf

• 2 tsp jeera

• 2-3 tsp coriander seeds

• a handful of black stone flower (dagad phool)

• 1 sprig curry leaves

• 1 inch cinnamon stick

For the Curry

• 500 gms chicken with bones

• 3-4 tbsp coconut oil

• 2-3 cloves

• 2-3 green cardamom

• 2-3 black cardamom

• 1 inch cinnamon stick

• 2 bay leaves

• 7-8 onion shallots

• 1 sprig curry leaves

• 2 tsp ginger garlic paste

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp red chilli powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• salt as required

• 3-4 chopped tomatoes

• 1 cup tamarind pulp

• 1 cup coconut milk

• curry leaves to garnish