Chettinad Kozhi Pirattal

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Ingredients

500 grams	chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	fennel seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 stick	cinnamon
3	cloves
2	green cardamoms
2	bay leaves
2	onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2	tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 tablespoons	red chili powder
1 tablespoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	black pepper powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 cup	water
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamoms, and bay leaves. Sauté until aromatic.
3. 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and oil separates.
6. 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and black pepper powder. Cook for a minute.
7. 7 Add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spices.
8. 8 Add salt to taste and pour in a cup of water. Mix well.
9. 9 Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy thickens.
10. 10 Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.