Chettinad Kozhi Varuval

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Chicken , cut into pieces
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Fennel Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	2 pieces	Bay Leaf
	2 pieces	Cardamom , green
	4 pieces	Clove
	1 piece	Cinnamon stick
	2 cups	Onion , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 cups	Tomato , 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 Leaf
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , 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.