Name: Chettinad Chicken Varuval
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: chettinad
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken (Bone-in or boneless, cut into 1.5-inch pieces); 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed); 1.5 tsp Salt (Divided use); 7 pcs Dried Red Chilies (Adjust to your spice preference); 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 4 pcs Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon Stick; 1 pc Star Anise; 1 tsp Kalpasi (Optional, for authentic flavor); 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil (Also known as Indian sesame oil); 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds; 15 pcs Curry Leaves (Fresh); 2 pcs Onion (Medium, finely chopped); 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 pc Tomato (Medium, finely chopped); 0.25 cup Water; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (Chopped, for garnish)