slow-cooked classic chicken chettinad curry.

Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.

Oil as needed(3-5 tablespoons)

cumin seeds

fennel seeds

peppercorns

poppy seeds(there are times that I run out of this ingredient and cook without, so you can make this an optional ingredient but if you want to stick to the authentic recipe then poppy seeds is a must).

green cardamoms

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piece of Cinnamon(1-2 inches)

Star anise

whole dry red chillies

scraped coconut

-inch piece of ginger chopped fine

garlic chopped fine

sprig of curry leaves

large onion

medium-sized tomatoes

chillie powder

turmeric

Salt to season

chicken(you can use a mix of parts or boneless chicken as I have done)

lime

and 1/2 cup of water(see notes above if using coconut milk)

Fresh Coriander leaves to garnish.