Chicken Chettinad

INGREDIENTS :

1. Chicken - 1 small
2. Onions - 2 ( chopped)
3. Tomatoes - 3 ( chopped)
4. Oil - 6 tbsp
5. Ginger - 1 inch piece
6. Garlic - 10 to 12 cloves
7. Channa dal - 4tsp
8. Dry red chillies - 6
9. Coriander pdr - 1 tsp
10. Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
11. Coconut( grated) - 1/2 cup
12. Red chilli pdr - 1 tsp
13. Turmeric pdr - 1/2 tsp
14. Salt to taste
15. Cilantro to garnish.

METHOD :

1. Clean the chicken and cut into small pieces.
2. Roast the ginger, garlic, channa dal, red chillies, coconut, cumin seeds, coriander powder.
3. Grind together into a paste with as little water as possible.
4. Saute the onions till golden.
5. Add the ground paste to it & saute for some more time ( till the raw taste disappears)
6. Add tomatoes, red chilli pdr & turmeric pdr.
7. To it add the chicken & mix.
8. Add a little water, cover & cook till the chicken is done. ( Depending on the amount of gravy needed, water may be added)
9. Garnish with cilantro.