Chettinad Kozhi Varuval

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Ingredients

500 grams	chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	fennel seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 pieces	bay leaves
2 pieces	green cardamoms
4 pieces	cloves
1 piece	cinnamon stick
2 cups	onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	ginger-garlic paste
2 cups	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 teaspoon	salt
10 leaves	curry leaves
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, bay leaves, cardamoms, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté until fragrant.
2. 2 Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
4. 4 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and the oil starts to separate.
5. 5 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. 6 Add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spices.
7. 7 Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
8. 8 Sprinkle garam masala and curry leaves. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.