Chettinad Kozhi Kuzhambu (Chettinad Chicken Sambar) is a delicious, tasty and easy to make sambar variety. Best served with hot rice for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
Chicken – 500 gms, chopped
Cinnamon – a small piece
Salt as per taste
Saunf Powder – 1/2 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tsp
Dry Red Chillies – 2
Tomatoes – 2 to 3 (about 125 gms), chopped
Onions – 2 to 3 (about 125 gms), chopped
Oil – 1/2 cup
Coriander Leaves – few, chopped
For Masala:
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
Saunf Powder – 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
Cloves – 1
Cashew Nuts – 50 gms
Coconut – 1/4
Method:
1. Grind all the masala ingredients to a fine paste.
2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium flame.
3. Add the cinnamon, saunf powder and dry red chillies.
4. Fry for 10 seconds.
5. Add the onions and saute for a minute.
6. Add ginger garlic paste, tomatoes and chicken pieces.
7. Stir and mix well.
8. After 3 to 4 minutes, add the ground masala, salt and enough water.
9. Simmer over low flame for a few minutes.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves.
11. Serve with rice.
