Chettinad chicken curry

This recipe also I got from Maria's menu and  it is a super recipe. 

I made a little changes in the method.... 

How I Made:-

Chicken – 1 kg – cut into small pieces.

Grated coconut – 1 1/2 cup

Fennel seeds (perumjeerakam) – 1 tsp
Coriander seeds – 1 tsp
Jeera – 1/2 tsp
Red chilli (whole) – 6-8
Cinnamon stick – 1 medium size piece
Cardamom – 4
Cloves – 3
Star anise – 1/2

Heat little oil in a pan, add the grated coconut and fry for a while. Add the other ingredients and fry till it becomes golden brown. Grind it without adding water.

Onion- 2 - sliced

Ginger - 2 inch piece crushed

Garlic crushed – 4 Nos

Tomato – 2 – cut into small cubes

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Chili powder – 1 tsp

Lemon – ½ piece

Curry leaves
Salt

 Heat oil in a pan, add the onion, ginger and garlic and fry till golden brown. Add chilli powder and turmeric powder and fry till the raw smell goes. Add the tomatoes and curry leaf and mix well. Add the coconut mixture. Mix it well and fry for some time. Add the chicken piece and stir till the chicken is mixed with the masala. Add lemon juice and 1 cup water. Close the lid and cook on small flame till the chicken is done.

It's a nice combination with any type of rice.....