Chettinad Chicken
Indian (South) · South Asia
STOVETOP
8/10
Fiery, aromatic chicken curry from Tamil Nadu's Chettinad region.
Why It Works
Freshly ground whole spices create intense flavor; the spice blend is one of India's most complex.
Key Ingredients
chicken
black pepper
star anise
fennel
poppy seeds
coconut
curry leaves
shallots
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